With the spread of technology, companies are exploring the ways household chores can be made more bearable. Amazon is appealing to grocery-hating mothers everywhere with Amazon Dash – the kitchen assistant intended to do for the shopping list what Kindle did for the e-book.

A struggling economy and tough job market have thrown adult generations back together under one roof. And from Whole Foods to Home Depot, retailers are adapting, creating inclusive experiences that offer mutual ground for all generations.

According to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) 2009 US Grocery Shopper Trends Report, American consumers are changing their food shopping behaviour and focusing on price and value during the recession.

Google Shopping Express is a revolutionary service that will offer same-day delivery for everything from groceries to electric guitars. With convenient time slots and easy ordering, it's not delivering products, it's delivering free time.