Consumers surveyed explained how they’re shopping for this holiday season and how they pay for gifts
Holiday shopping season reveals customers’ preferences. Source: shutterstock.com
According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics report, more than half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping. What is more, almost a quarter of purchases have already been made.
56% of consumers surveyed during the first week of November had already started their holiday shopping. That’s about the same as the past few years. On average, consumers had completed 24 percent of their shopping, while only 4% of them had finished it.
NRF defines the holiday season from November 1 until December 31, forecasting total income between $727.9 and $730.7 billion.
Clothing and accessories tend to be at the top of the gift list, purchased by 58% of people surveyed. They are followed by gift cards (54%), toys (39%), books/music/movies/video games (37%), and food/candy (32%).
As to the payment, most of the customers rely on credit cards, no matter whether they shop in physical stores, apps, or online.
For example, in the USA, 84% of customers use credit cards for their holiday shopping in 2019, while overall planned spending is down nearly 30%. They also revealed they have just over $735 in mind for holiday-related expenses, using a credit card just several times a week.
However, those planning to shop with plastic, the average spend increases by nearly one hundred dollars to $840.
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