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Should retailers extend the holiday shopping season in 2024?

Retailers have pushed in recent years to lengthen the holiday shopping season to keep customers spending even as many try to space out their gift purchases and stay on budget. That trend is continuing in 2024, a year when many consumers have been prioritizing affordability even as price increases have leveled off. ...

Are inflation and higher prices affecting holiday shopping?

Inflation and higher prices are on the minds of all holiday shoppers this year. According to a Gartner Marketing Practice survey earlier this fall, 64% of consumers surveyed said they planned to maintain their holiday spending this year, while 21% said they were pulling back. ...

How much will consumers spend this holiday season?

An ESW survey found that 37% of consumers already started their holiday shopping. It’s not even Halloween yet, but consumers already have Christmas on the brain. They’re concerned about how prices of essentials will affect their budgets. In a survey by ESW, 61% said they’ll spend more than $600 this holiday season, compared to 48% last year. ...

Is holiday marketing causing shopper stress?

It's almost as if the year is stuck on fast-forward, and it contributes to shopper stress, a psychology expert told USA TODAY. Holiday marketing online and in stores has expanded over the past few years, experts say. ...

Is holiday shopping hitting stores earlier?

Holiday shopping is hitting stores earlier. It's stressing us out. Stores are marketing for holidays earlier. Experts say it's stressing us out. When it comes to holiday shopping, if you're on time, you might already be too late. Many retail stores have started preparing for upcoming holidays earlier than ever. ...

Why do retailers expect a slow growth in holiday season sales?

On the whole, retailers anticipate the slowest growth in holiday season sales since 2018 as shoppers continue to wrestle with high prices. Shoppers are more likely to make only selective holiday-related purchases rather than splurge. ...