New study challenges conventional wisdom about "retail therapy"
March 03, 2026
March 03, 2026
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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New study challenges conventional wisdom about "retail therapy"
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" Activity engagement purchases," or purchases that fulfill competency, express values, make us happiest, according to researchers
For decades, the idea of "retail therapy" has shaped how many people think about spending. Whether it is buying a new o . . .
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New study challenges conventional wisdom about "retail therapy"
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" Activity engagement purchases," or purchases that fulfill competency, express values, make us happiest, according to researchers
For decades, the idea of "retail therapy" has shaped how many people think about spending. Whether it is buying a new o . . .