Rather than hunkering down with the family over the festive period, Britons are likely to do all their Christmas shopping online, before jetting off on holiday to avoid tiresome family and the dreary weather. So what roles do generosity and social bonds play in the British festive landscape of 2019?
Jannine Lasaleta's business and research expertise is focused on how nostalgia affects consumer attitudes and behaviours. She also examines the motivation for money, product choice, and hedonic consumption. Dr Lasaleta's research has been published in the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing Research, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Food and Quality Preference, and has been featured in multiple media outlets such as the BBC, CNN, Fortune, Huffington Post, NBC's Today Show, Harper's Bazaar, Fast Company, and Forbes.
Clare Bailey is the founder of the Retail Champion and a leading expert on UK retail, high streets, and consumer matters. She has a corporate background in senior retail, consulting, and technology roles, and is the author of two best-selling business books.
Natalie Leal is a journalist based in the UK. She holds a BSc and Master’s degree in Social Anthropology and writes about a range of subjects, including culture, society, politics, innovation, technology, and sustainability. Her work has appeared in national and local press and she can be found tweeting at @NatalieLeal_.
