Professional Biography
Dr. Wesley is an Associate Professor, joining the department in January 2006. Her research accomplishments include publications in Journal of Business Research, Managing Service Quality, Journal of Shopping Center Research, College Student Journal, and International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research. Dr. Wesley received International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) research grants in 2001 and 2004. Her current research focuses on the assessment of sustainable retailing practices nationwide and in Kentucky. Dr. Wesley’s research also includes the exploration of the shopping behavior of Hispanic consumers, focusing on shoppers in non-traditional growth areas such as Kentucky.
Before entering academia, Dr. Wesley gained valuable merchandising experience working in corporate retailing for five years. She was a member of a buying team as a planning and allocation analyst for a northeastern discount store chain. Her primary focus was the preschool and infant toys department. Dr. Wesley was also employed at LEGO Toys Inc. North America Headquarters in Enfield, Connecticut, where she was an information systems analyst working for K-Mart and KayBee Toys.
Dr. Wesley is an active member of the International Textile and Apparel Association and the American Collegiate Retailing Association. Dr. Wesley currently serves as the Associate Editor for Book Essays for the Journal of Business Research and Membership Chairman of the American Collegiate Retailing Association.
Certifications
University of Kentucky Global Engagement Academy Certificate, 2022
Committees
NCCC-065 Social Change in the Marketplace, Member since 2012, Committee Chairperson 2020-2022
Scholars@UK
The Impact of Slow Fashion Orientation (SFO) on Socially Responsible Apparel Consumption (SRC): Moderating Effects of Industry Irresponsibility and Consumer Irresponsibility
Cavender, R., Lee, M.-Y. & Wesley, S., 2021, In: International Journal of Business and Social Science. 12, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Global vs local: analysis of the consumer-brand relationships in India
Sengupta, A., Wesley, S., Cavender, R. C. & Lee, M. Y., Apr 21 2022, In: International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management. 50, 3, p. 361-376 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Simpatico in store retailing: How immigrant Hispanic emic interpret U.S. store atmospherics and interactions with sales associates
Fowler, D. C., Wesley, S. C. & Vazquez, M. E., Jan 2007, In: Journal of Business Research. 60, 1, p. 50-59 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Tourist shoppers' satisfaction with regional shopping mall experiences
Lehew, M. L. A. & Wesley, S. C., Apr 3 2007, In: International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research. 1, 1, p. 82-96 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Expanding the loyalty concept to include preference for a shopping mall
LeHew, M. L. A., Burgess, B. & Wesley, S., Jul 2002, In: International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research. 12, 3, p. 225-236 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Consumer decision-making styles and mall shopping behavior: Building theory using exploratory data analysis and the comparative method
Wesley, S., LeHew, M. & Woodside, A. G., May 2006, In: Journal of Business Research. 59, 5, p. 535-548 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Retail personality and the Hispanic consumer: An exploration of American retailers
Wesley, S. C., Fowler, D. C. & Vazquez, M. E., 2006, In: Managing Service Quality. 16, 2, p. 167-184 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Hispanic consumers' willingness to purchase aquaculture products directly from farmers: Results from a recent survey
Dasgupta, S., Probst, K. R. & Wesley, S., Apr 2011, In: Journal of Extension. 49, 2, 2RIB4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The perceived importance of core soft skills between retailing and tourism management students, faculty and businesses
Wesley, S. C., Jackson, V. P. & Lee, M., 2017, In: Employee Relations. 39, 1, p. 79-99 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The Role of Perceived Consumer Effectiveness and Motivational Attitude on Socially Responsible Purchasing Behavior in South Korea
Wesley, S. C., Lee, M. Y. & Kim, E. Y., Jan 2012, In: Journal of Global Marketing. 25, 1, p. 29-44 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Corporate social responsibility: A review of the top 100 US retailers
Lee, M. Y., Fairhurst, A. & Wesley, S., Jun 2009, In: Corporate Reputation Review. 12, 2, p. 140-158 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Marketing Potential of Fresh Food Products to Hispanic Consumers: Exploring a New Market Opportunity
Wesley, S. (PI), Hutchens, T. (CoI), Meyer, A. (CoI) & Roseman, M. (CoI)
1/1/09 → 7/31/10
Project: Research project
Education
- Ph.D., Retailing and Consumer Science, University of Tennessee, 1996
- M.S., Retailing and Consumer Science, University of Tennessee, 1994
- B.S., Marketing, Tennessee Technical University, 1992
Associated Departments