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MAGASINAGE REVANCHE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- revenge shopping
1, record 1, English, revenge%20shopping
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- revenge spending 2, record 1, English, revenge%20spending
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - revenge%20shopping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revenge shopping: "Revenge shopping" is a literal translation of a Chinese phrase describing that country's post-lockdown rush to purchase luxury items. 4, record 1, English, - revenge%20shopping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Vente
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- magasinage de revanche
1, record 1, French, magasinage%20de%20revanche
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépenses de revanche 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9penses%20de%20revanche
feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - magasinage%20de%20revanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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