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REVENGE SPENDING [1 record]

Record 1 2022-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Sales (Marketing)
CONT

Indeed, people display significantly changing behaviors because of the adverse emotions elicited by COVID-19, especially with respect to consumption. For example, panic buying is exemplified by consumers who stock inordinate quantities of daily essentials ... Others may demonstrate the behavior designated as revenge spending and aggressively buy discrete items to relieve suppressed and negative emotions, including luxury goods. Items subject to revenge spending can ease negative emotions through consumption regardless of their necessity or immediate use.

OBS

revenge shopping: "Revenge shopping" is a literal translation of a Chinese phrase describing that country's post-lockdown rush to purchase luxury items.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
  • Vente
CONT

L'expression «dépenses de revanche» fait son chemin, laissant entendre que certaines personnes sont désireuses de faire des folies sur des biens de consommation ou des expériences dont ils ont été contraints de se priver l'année dernière.

Spanish

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