Deb Colameta in the Press
New wardrobes, four different sunscreens: Why we panic buy before a trip
Deb Colameta, a consumer expert, author and adjunct professor of organizational communication at Northeastern University, said a few types of preparation can help travelers avoid a panic-driven shopping spree.
The Psychology Of Panic Buying
“Disaster preparedness refers to purchases made to keep your family alive while panic buying could be associated with purchases meant to keep your family comfortable,” says Deb Colameta, a Boston-based consumer expert and adjunct professor of organizational communication at Northeastern University.