Dr. Sarah Browne, Assistant Professor in Marketing, spoke to The Journal about how marketing strategies during the Christmas period can affect consumer spending habits.  

"Year-on-year there's and increased sense of anxiety about the higher cost associated with Christmas, and increased pressure to spend at this time of year as well. Instead of being a time of joy and merriment and catching up with family and friends, Christmas time can be quite stressful".

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