Self-purchasing rises as shoppers seek gifts for themselves
Retail trends show more consumers buy gifts for themselves as high tech options multiply. Cash and gift cards grow in popularity, with NRF forecasting gift card sales over 18 billion this year. Post Christmas week becomes a peak self-purchase period as retailers push early discounts on big-ticket items.
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Stores delay start of Christmas ads and shopper optimism grows
RadioShack began its campaign in early November while saving a major idea for late November. Gallup editor Frank Newport notes December spending rises from November, with current forecasts showing gifts averaging 763 dollars, up from 730 last year. Retailers forecast 6 percent sales growth, as customers drive the season with broad, popular items.
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