Three in 10 people have already started Christmas shopping – survey
1 year, 3 months ago

Three in 10 people have already started Christmas shopping – survey

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three in 10 adults who celebrate or shop for Christmas have already started buying items for the festive season, a survey indicates. We continue to see many people spreading their Christmas shopping throughout the year Andrei Ciripitca, American Express Nearly four-fifths also feel it is important to support local businesses when shopping. Andrei Ciripitca, vice president at American Express, said: “The festive period is an important time for businesses and shoppers alike, and we continue to see many people spreading their Christmas shopping throughout the year.” Some 2,000 people across the UK were surveyed by Opinium for the research.

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How to avoid wasting money on unwanted gifts this Christmas and what to do if you receive one
2 weeks, 3 days ago

How to avoid wasting money on unwanted gifts this Christmas and what to do if you receive one

The Independent  

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Holiday shopping in US: Americans expected to spend nearly $1 trillion in Nov-Dec 2024
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Holiday shopping in US: Americans expected to spend nearly $1 trillion in Nov-Dec 2024

Live Mint  

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‘Scamvent’ calendar highlights common frauds over Christmas
4 weeks ago

‘Scamvent’ calendar highlights common frauds over Christmas

The Independent  

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Tips to help families avoid overspending at Christmas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tips to help families avoid overspending at Christmas

The Independent  

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A fifth of UK adults have already started Christmas shopping – but how much are they spending?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

A fifth of UK adults have already started Christmas shopping – but how much are they spending?

The Independent  

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Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
11 months ago

Retail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans stepped up their spending at retailers in December, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on an upbeat tone and signaling that people remain confident enough to keep spending freely. Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s drive to slow inflation to its 2% …

Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Holiday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during the shopping season even with Americans wrestling with higher prices in some areas and other financial worries, according to the latest measure. This year’s sales are more in line with what is typical during the holiday season, however, after a surge in spending last year during the …

Behind Black Friday’s crowds lie stories of consumers squeezed by inflation
1 year, 1 month ago

Behind Black Friday’s crowds lie stories of consumers squeezed by inflation

LA Times  

Months of punishing inflation have pushed East Hollywood resident Diane Roque to economize by canceling her family’s cable subscription and prioritizing cooking at home. “Now it’s very online-focused, and we’re really looking to see the online velocity surge on the major days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday,” said Vivek Pandya, lead analyst at Adobe Digital Insights. “They’re stretching out …

Advertisers set to spend record £9.5bn during Christmas season
1 year, 1 month ago

Advertisers set to spend record £9.5bn during Christmas season

The Independent  

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Fears of rising energy bills and a costly Christmas lead consumers to cut back
1 year, 1 month ago

Fears of rising energy bills and a costly Christmas lead consumers to cut back

The Independent  

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Shoppers’ holiday spending is expected to top $957 billion, a record amount
1 year, 1 month ago

Shoppers’ holiday spending is expected to top $957 billion, a record amount

LA Times  

Customers shop at a Nathan & Co. store in Oakland in 2022. This year’s holiday spending is expected to beat last year’s record spending of $929.5 billion. The National Retail Federation, an industry trade group, said holiday spending is forecast to reach record levels this year — up 3% to 4% from last year. Business Despite higher prices, American shoppers …

From switching off Christmas lights to fewer family visits – how people are cutting back this festive season
2 years ago

From switching off Christmas lights to fewer family visits – how people are cutting back this festive season

The Independent  

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10 costly Christmas shopping pitfalls to avoid
2 years ago

10 costly Christmas shopping pitfalls to avoid

The Independent  

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Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits
2 years ago

Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains. Isela Dalencia, who was shopping for household essentials like detergent at a Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey, earlier this week, said she’s delaying buying holiday gifts until Cyber Monday — the Monday after Thanksgiving — when online sales rev up. Adobe Analytics …

Two-thirds of Britons fear they will not be able to spend as much on Christmas this year
2 years, 1 month ago

Two-thirds of Britons fear they will not be able to spend as much on Christmas this year

Daily Mail  

Almost two-thirds of Britons are worried they won't be able to spend as much as they usually do this Christmas amid the cost of living crisis, a poll has shown. According to a Redfield & Wilton Strategies survey for MailOnline, 65 per cent said they were concerned about having to scale down spending on presents and celebrations. According to a …

Not going out: 51% of people ‘will spend more evenings at home to save money’
2 years, 2 months ago

Not going out: 51% of people ‘will spend more evenings at home to save money’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To save money, more than half are planning to spend more evenings at home …

Business Highlights: Holiday shopping, Christmas markets
3 years ago

Business Highlights: Holiday shopping, Christmas markets

Associated Press  

___ Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain NEW YORK — Shoppers buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items. ___ Europe’s Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise FRANKFURT, Germany — Some of Europe’s Christmas markets are warily opening amid surging coronavirus infections. …

Christmas toys price hike expected, warns industry boss
3 years, 3 months ago

Christmas toys price hike expected, warns industry boss

The Independent  

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Christmas shopping this season may be 'make or break' for many businesses
4 years ago

Christmas shopping this season may be 'make or break' for many businesses

ABC  

After a shocking year for retail during the coronavirus pandemic, the National Retail Association says this festive season is "make or break" for many businesses. Key points: Australians are expected to spend more than $52 billion this Christmas — a 5 per cent increase on last year Australians are expected to spend more than $52 billion this Christmas — a …

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