Shopping to lift one’s spirits is the very definition of retail therapy. “We know that spending behavior is about more than just acquiring stuff. It is often about satisfying deeply felt ...
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The phrase "retail therapy" has entered our contemporary vocabulary to refer to a form of shopping driven by emotional needs, typically to cope with stress or negative feelings, or to regain a ...
In the wake of bank bail-outs and car industry rescue plans, retail giants could find themselves standing next in line with begging bowls in hand. But it’s a re-think that’s really needed to keep the ...