Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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What Consumers Can Expect on Black Friday
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Black Friday is this Friday and consumers will be looking to find the best deals for their holiday gifts. Dan Roccato, clinical professor of finance, can share how overstocked retailers and inflation can have a positive impact on shopping deals this year. He can also share tips for saving on your shopping list.
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Will Supply Chain Issues Impact Holiday Shopping?
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The world's economy is still playing catch-up, after unprecedented supply chain issues. As companies work to re-establish shipping and manufacturing pipelines, how could those obstacles impact shopping heading into the holidays? Some products may be affected more than others, and retailers are already shifting their approach to try to get ahead of the problem, which could mean extra trouble this year for last-minute shoppers. USD lecturer and supply chain expert Joel Sutherland is available to talk about the issues industries are still dealing with, and, with that in mind, what shoppers should expect this holiday season.
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De-Escalating Family Arguments During Thanksgiving
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With Thanksgiving approaching, families will gather this week to eat and inevitably, disagree on hot button topics. Jonathan Bowman, professor of communication, can speak about this topic and provide tips to de-escalate family arguments at the dinner table.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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