GITNUXREPORT 2026

Holiday Season Shopping Statistics

U.S. holiday consumer spending hit a record $989.5 billion in 2023, with millennials leading at 52% and online habits reshaping returns, since 20.8% of online orders are returned versus 8.9% in store. Read these shopping signals to see who spends the most and on what, why women drive 57% of decisions, and how free returns and app buying are shifting categories from toys and beauty to tech, experiences, and sustainable gifts.

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52% of U.S. shoppers are millennials, spending average $450 on holiday gifts.

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Gen Z shoppers (18-24) plan to spend 15% more than average at $520 per person in 2023.

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Baby boomers (55+) account for 28% of holiday spending, averaging $650.

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Women drive 57% of U.S. holiday shopping decisions and spending.

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Urban dwellers spend 20% more on holidays ($1,100 avg) vs rural ($850).

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Parents with children under 18 spend average $1,200 on holiday gifts.

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Single adults spend 30% less than families, averaging $600.

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High-income households (>100k) spend $1,500 avg, 40% on luxury.

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Low-income (<50k) shoppers 65% seek discounts, spend $400 avg.

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Hispanic consumers boost holiday spending by 12% to $750 avg.

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African American shoppers spend 18% more on gifts, $800 avg.

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Asian American holiday spending averages $950, focused on tech.

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40% of Gen X (45-54) prioritize experiences over gifts, spending $700.

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Remote workers spend 25% more online during holidays.

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College students average $300 holiday budget, 70% via apps.

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Seniors over 65 spend $550 avg, 50% on family gifts.

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Empty nesters increase self-gifting by 35% to $400.

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LGBTQ+ shoppers spend 10% more on inclusive brands, $750 avg.

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Veterans families spend $900 avg, seeking military discounts.

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35% of shoppers with disabilities use voice shopping, avg spend $650.

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Eco-conscious consumers (25% of pop) spend $800 on sustainable gifts.

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Pet owners (70 million U.S. households) spend $200 avg per pet.

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Gamers demographic spends $1,000 avg on gaming gear.

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Fitness enthusiasts up 22% spending to $450 on gear.

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Foodies allocate 30% of budget ($300) to gourmet gifts.

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Book lovers (20% U.S. adults) spend $150 avg on titles.

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Music fans stream/purchase $100 avg holiday music/gifts.

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Travel buffs book $2,000 avg holiday trips early.

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Toys category topped holiday gifts at 25% of purchases, $25B U.S.

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Electronics/gadgets 22% share, average $250 per item.

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Clothing/apparel 18%, with loungewear up 40%.

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Gift cards 15% of spending, $28 billion total.

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Books 8%, audiobooks surged 25%.

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Home/kitchen appliances 12%, air fryers top seller.

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Beauty/skincare 10%, sets up 30%.

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Jewelry 7%, personalized up 50%.

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Experiences (tickets/concerts) 9%, doubled post-COVID.

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Pet products 6%, toys/chews leading.

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Video games 5%, new consoles $15B.

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Sports/outdoor gear 4%, fitness trackers hot.

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Food/gourmet baskets 5%, chocolates dominant.

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Art/crafts supplies 3% for hobbyists.

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Sustainable/eco gifts 11% growth to 4% share.

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Kids' STEM toys up 35% in science kits.

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Adult coloring books/puzzles 2.5% niche.

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Wine/spirits gift sets $8B U.S.

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Personalized photo gifts $3B via apps.

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Board games surged 28% family play.

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Smart home devices 6%, bulbs/speakers lead.

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Handbags/wallets 4%, designer dupes popular.

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Candles/home fragrance $2.5B seasonal.

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Subscriptions (Netflix/Spotify) 3% gifting.

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Charitable donations as gifts 2%, up 15%.

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Returns averaged 16.5% of holiday purchases in 2023.

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75% of returns occur within first 30 days post-Christmas.

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Online returns rate 20.8% vs 8.9% in-store.

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Total U.S. holiday returns value $885 billion in 2023.

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Wardrobing (wear-return) accounts for 25% of apparel returns.

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Return fraud losses $101 billion annually, peaks holidays.

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40% of consumers buy extras expecting returns.

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Free returns influence 67% of online purchases.

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January retail sales dip 10% post-holidays due to returns.

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Gift card redemptions peak 50% in January.

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30% of gifts are exchanged for different sizes/colors.

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Electronics returns 15%, often for upgrades.

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Toys returns drop to 5% with better sizing.

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Sustainable packaging reduces returns by 12%.

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AI-powered return predictions cut fraud 20%.

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Resale market for returns grows 25% post-holidays.

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55% prefer store credit over refunds.

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International returns complicate 10% of cross-border sales.

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Mobile apps for returns used by 45% of millennials.

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Post-holiday clearance sales boost revenue 15%.

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Inventory clearance reduces waste by 30% via apps.

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Customer satisfaction drops 20% with return hassles.

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Extended return windows (60 days) increase loyalty 18%.

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Toy returns peak for age-inappropriate gifts 22%.

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Apparel size mismatches cause 40% returns.

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Post-holiday debt peaks at $1,000 avg per household.

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January gym sign-ups surge 34% from fitness gifts.

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62% of U.S. shoppers bought online before Black Friday 2023.

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Mobile commerce accounted for 55% of holiday e-sales, $132 billion U.S.

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In-store shopping still 60% of total holiday volume despite online growth.

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Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) orders up 25% to 40% of online sales.

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Social commerce via Instagram/TikTok generated $20 billion holiday sales.

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Voice shopping via Alexa/Siri rose 30% to 15% of e-commerce.

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Livestream shopping sales hit $50 billion globally, 20% U.S. holidays.

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Click-and-collect services fulfilled 28% of online orders.

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AR try-on features boosted conversion 35% in fashion e-stores.

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Subscription box services saw 18% holiday sign-ups.

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Marketplace platforms like Amazon 45% of online holiday sales.

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Direct-to-consumer brands captured 15% via owned sites.

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TV home shopping channels generated $10 billion holiday revenue.

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Catalog shopping made a comeback with 5% digital catalogs.

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Pop-up stores increased foot traffic 40% during holidays.

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Curb-side pickup orders up 50% post-pandemic.

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Omnichannel shoppers spend 30% more than single-channel.

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International cross-border e-commerce $100 billion holiday.

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App-exclusive deals drove 25% mobile app downloads.

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Email marketing click-through 20% higher during holidays.

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SMS alerts influenced 12% of impulse buys.

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In-app purchases via games/apps $5 billion holiday.

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VR shopping experiences piloted 10% conversion lift.

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NFC/contactless payments 70% of in-store transactions.

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Self-checkout kiosks used by 55% of shoppers.

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U.S. holiday consumer spending hit a record $989.5 billion in 2023, up 3.8% from the previous year.

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Global holiday e-commerce sales are projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025, driven by mobile shopping growth.

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Average U.S. household holiday spending was $902 in 2023, with gifts accounting for 52% of total.

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Holiday sales in November and December 2022 contributed 19.1% to annual U.S. retail sales.

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U.K. Christmas spending reached £89 billion in 2023, a 2.5% rise year-over-year.

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Cyber Monday 2023 generated $12.4 billion in U.S. online sales, up 9.6% from 2022.

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Black Friday 2023 U.S. sales hit $9.8 billion online, a 7.5% increase.

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Total U.S. holiday online sales for 2023 were $240.4 billion, representing 24% of total holiday sales.

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Canadian holiday spending averaged CAD 1, insights from 2023 surveys.

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European Union holiday retail sales grew 4.1% in 2023 to €450 billion.

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Australian Christmas retail sales surged 3.2% to AUD 60 billion in 2023.

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Brazil's holiday e-commerce sales jumped 15% to R$20 billion in 2023.

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India's festive season sales reached INR 5 lakh crore in 2023, up 12%.

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Japan's year-end shopping sales totaled ¥10 trillion in 2023.

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South Korea's Chuseok and Christmas combined holiday sales hit KRW 50 trillion.

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U.S. small business holiday sales contributed $1 trillion to economy in 2023.

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Luxury holiday spending globally reached $150 billion in 2023.

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Food and beverage holiday sales in U.S. grew 5% to $120 billion.

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Travel-related holiday bookings added $50 billion to U.S. spending.

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Charity donations during holidays totaled $85 billion in U.S. 2023.

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Pet holiday gifts spending reached $12.5 billion in U.S.

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Home decor holiday sales up 6% to $35 billion U.S.

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Electronics holiday category sales $150 billion globally 2023.

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Apparel holiday sales $90 billion in U.S. 2023.

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Toys and games holiday revenue $25 billion U.S.

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Beauty products holiday sales $40 billion worldwide.

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Books holiday sales spiked 10% to $2 billion U.S.

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Sporting goods holiday up 8% to $15 billion U.S.

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Jewelry holiday sales $12 billion U.S. 2023.

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Furniture holiday purchases $20 billion U.S.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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U.S. holiday consumer spending hit a record $989.5 billion in 2023, yet the way people shop is splitting fast across generations, locations, and income levels. Millennials average $450 in gifts, while urban shoppers spend $1,100 and low-income shoppers average $400 but are 65% driven by discounts. Just wait until you see what that means for returns, with 16.5% of holiday purchases coming back and online returns far higher than in-store.

Key Takeaways

52% of U.S. shoppers are millennials, spending average $450 on holiday gifts.
Gen Z shoppers (18-24) plan to spend 15% more than average at $520 per person in 2023.
Baby boomers (55+) account for 28% of holiday spending, averaging $650.
Toys category topped holiday gifts at 25% of purchases, $25B U.S.
Electronics/gadgets 22% share, average $250 per item.
Clothing/apparel 18%, with loungewear up 40%.
Returns averaged 16.5% of holiday purchases in 2023.
75% of returns occur within first 30 days post-Christmas.
Online returns rate 20.8% vs 8.9% in-store.
62% of U.S. shoppers bought online before Black Friday 2023.
Mobile commerce accounted for 55% of holiday e-sales, $132 billion U.S.
In-store shopping still 60% of total holiday volume despite online growth.
U.S. holiday consumer spending hit a record $989.5 billion in 2023, up 3.8% from the previous year.
Global holiday e-commerce sales are projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025, driven by mobile shopping growth.
Average U.S. household holiday spending was $902 in 2023, with gifts accounting for 52% of total.

U.S. holiday spending hit $989.5 billion in 2023, driven by millennials, mobile shopping, and growing returns.

Consumer Demographics

152% of U.S. shoppers are millennials, spending average $450 on holiday gifts.

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2Gen Z shoppers (18-24) plan to spend 15% more than average at $520 per person in 2023.

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3Baby boomers (55+) account for 28% of holiday spending, averaging $650.

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4Women drive 57% of U.S. holiday shopping decisions and spending.

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5Urban dwellers spend 20% more on holidays ($1,100 avg) vs rural ($850).

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6Parents with children under 18 spend average $1,200 on holiday gifts.

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7Single adults spend 30% less than families, averaging $600.

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8High-income households (>100k) spend $1,500 avg, 40% on luxury.

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9Low-income (<50k) shoppers 65% seek discounts, spend $400 avg.

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10Hispanic consumers boost holiday spending by 12% to $750 avg.

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11African American shoppers spend 18% more on gifts, $800 avg.

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12Asian American holiday spending averages $950, focused on tech.

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1340% of Gen X (45-54) prioritize experiences over gifts, spending $700.

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14Remote workers spend 25% more online during holidays.

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15College students average $300 holiday budget, 70% via apps.

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16Seniors over 65 spend $550 avg, 50% on family gifts.

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17Empty nesters increase self-gifting by 35% to $400.

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18LGBTQ+ shoppers spend 10% more on inclusive brands, $750 avg.

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19Veterans families spend $900 avg, seeking military discounts.

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2035% of shoppers with disabilities use voice shopping, avg spend $650.

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21Eco-conscious consumers (25% of pop) spend $800 on sustainable gifts.

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22Pet owners (70 million U.S. households) spend $200 avg per pet.

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23Gamers demographic spends $1,000 avg on gaming gear.

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24Fitness enthusiasts up 22% spending to $450 on gear.

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25Foodies allocate 30% of budget ($300) to gourmet gifts.

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26Book lovers (20% U.S. adults) spend $150 avg on titles.

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27Music fans stream/purchase $100 avg holiday music/gifts.

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28Travel buffs book $2,000 avg holiday trips early.

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Consumer Demographics Interpretation

The holiday shopping season reveals a nation of diverse wallets where millennials form the majority but spend like cautious newcomers, Gen Z boldly spends beyond their years, and baby boomers, with fewer presents to buy, quietly wield the heaviest purse, proving that while women steer most of the sleigh, the real story is that everyone from urbanites to pet owners is spending with a purpose, whether it's on luxury, experiences, or simply making their own corner of the season bright.

Gift Categories

1Toys category topped holiday gifts at 25% of purchases, $25B U.S.

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2Electronics/gadgets 22% share, average $250 per item.

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3Clothing/apparel 18%, with loungewear up 40%.

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4Gift cards 15% of spending, $28 billion total.

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5Books 8%, audiobooks surged 25%.

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6Home/kitchen appliances 12%, air fryers top seller.

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7Beauty/skincare 10%, sets up 30%.

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8Jewelry 7%, personalized up 50%.

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9Experiences (tickets/concerts) 9%, doubled post-COVID.

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10Pet products 6%, toys/chews leading.

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11Video games 5%, new consoles $15B.

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12Sports/outdoor gear 4%, fitness trackers hot.

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13Food/gourmet baskets 5%, chocolates dominant.

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14Art/crafts supplies 3% for hobbyists.

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15Sustainable/eco gifts 11% growth to 4% share.

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16Kids' STEM toys up 35% in science kits.

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17Adult coloring books/puzzles 2.5% niche.

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18Wine/spirits gift sets $8B U.S.

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19Personalized photo gifts $3B via apps.

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20Board games surged 28% family play.

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21Smart home devices 6%, bulbs/speakers lead.

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22Handbags/wallets 4%, designer dupes popular.

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23Candles/home fragrance $2.5B seasonal.

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24Subscriptions (Netflix/Spotify) 3% gifting.

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25Charitable donations as gifts 2%, up 15%.

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Gift Categories Interpretation

The holidays painted a telling portrait of our times: we bought plastic dinosaurs to delight children, noise-canceling headphones to escape them, cozy clothes to never leave the house, and air fryers to finally cook in it, all while giving the gift of someone else’s choice via card, hoping the thought still counts.

Post-Holiday Trends

1Returns averaged 16.5% of holiday purchases in 2023.

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275% of returns occur within first 30 days post-Christmas.

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3Online returns rate 20.8% vs 8.9% in-store.

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4Total U.S. holiday returns value $885 billion in 2023.

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5Wardrobing (wear-return) accounts for 25% of apparel returns.

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6Return fraud losses $101 billion annually, peaks holidays.

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740% of consumers buy extras expecting returns.

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8Free returns influence 67% of online purchases.

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9January retail sales dip 10% post-holidays due to returns.

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10Gift card redemptions peak 50% in January.

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1130% of gifts are exchanged for different sizes/colors.

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12Electronics returns 15%, often for upgrades.

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13Toys returns drop to 5% with better sizing.

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14Sustainable packaging reduces returns by 12%.

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15AI-powered return predictions cut fraud 20%.

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16Resale market for returns grows 25% post-holidays.

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1755% prefer store credit over refunds.

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18International returns complicate 10% of cross-border sales.

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19Mobile apps for returns used by 45% of millennials.

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20Post-holiday clearance sales boost revenue 15%.

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21Inventory clearance reduces waste by 30% via apps.

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22Customer satisfaction drops 20% with return hassles.

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23Extended return windows (60 days) increase loyalty 18%.

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24Toy returns peak for age-inappropriate gifts 22%.

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25Apparel size mismatches cause 40% returns.

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26Post-holiday debt peaks at $1,000 avg per household.

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27January gym sign-ups surge 34% from fitness gifts.

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Post-Holiday Trends Interpretation

The holiday shopping season is a billion-dollar game of hot potato where everyone is a winner until the return window opens, revealing that our generosity is often just a well-intentioned layaway plan for January.

Shopping Channels

162% of U.S. shoppers bought online before Black Friday 2023.

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2Mobile commerce accounted for 55% of holiday e-sales, $132 billion U.S.

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3In-store shopping still 60% of total holiday volume despite online growth.

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4Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) orders up 25% to 40% of online sales.

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5Social commerce via Instagram/TikTok generated $20 billion holiday sales.

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6Voice shopping via Alexa/Siri rose 30% to 15% of e-commerce.

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7Livestream shopping sales hit $50 billion globally, 20% U.S. holidays.

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8Click-and-collect services fulfilled 28% of online orders.

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9AR try-on features boosted conversion 35% in fashion e-stores.

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10Subscription box services saw 18% holiday sign-ups.

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11Marketplace platforms like Amazon 45% of online holiday sales.

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12Direct-to-consumer brands captured 15% via owned sites.

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13TV home shopping channels generated $10 billion holiday revenue.

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14Catalog shopping made a comeback with 5% digital catalogs.

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15Pop-up stores increased foot traffic 40% during holidays.

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16Curb-side pickup orders up 50% post-pandemic.

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17Omnichannel shoppers spend 30% more than single-channel.

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18International cross-border e-commerce $100 billion holiday.

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19App-exclusive deals drove 25% mobile app downloads.

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20Email marketing click-through 20% higher during holidays.

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21SMS alerts influenced 12% of impulse buys.

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22In-app purchases via games/apps $5 billion holiday.

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23VR shopping experiences piloted 10% conversion lift.

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24NFC/contactless payments 70% of in-store transactions.

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25Self-checkout kiosks used by 55% of shoppers.

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Shopping Channels Interpretation

The holiday shopper is now a digital maestro conducting a multi-device symphony of instant gratification, all while still occasionally wandering into a store to remember what socks feel like.

Total Spending

1U.S. holiday consumer spending hit a record $989.5 billion in 2023, up 3.8% from the previous year.

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2Global holiday e-commerce sales are projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025, driven by mobile shopping growth.

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3Average U.S. household holiday spending was $902 in 2023, with gifts accounting for 52% of total.

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4Holiday sales in November and December 2022 contributed 19.1% to annual U.S. retail sales.

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5U.K. Christmas spending reached £89 billion in 2023, a 2.5% rise year-over-year.

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6Cyber Monday 2023 generated $12.4 billion in U.S. online sales, up 9.6% from 2022.

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7Black Friday 2023 U.S. sales hit $9.8 billion online, a 7.5% increase.

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8Total U.S. holiday online sales for 2023 were $240.4 billion, representing 24% of total holiday sales.

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9Canadian holiday spending averaged CAD 1, insights from 2023 surveys.

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10European Union holiday retail sales grew 4.1% in 2023 to €450 billion.

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11Australian Christmas retail sales surged 3.2% to AUD 60 billion in 2023.

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12Brazil's holiday e-commerce sales jumped 15% to R$20 billion in 2023.

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13India's festive season sales reached INR 5 lakh crore in 2023, up 12%.

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14Japan's year-end shopping sales totaled ¥10 trillion in 2023.

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15South Korea's Chuseok and Christmas combined holiday sales hit KRW 50 trillion.

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16U.S. small business holiday sales contributed $1 trillion to economy in 2023.

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17Luxury holiday spending globally reached $150 billion in 2023.

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18Food and beverage holiday sales in U.S. grew 5% to $120 billion.

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19Travel-related holiday bookings added $50 billion to U.S. spending.

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20Charity donations during holidays totaled $85 billion in U.S. 2023.

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21Pet holiday gifts spending reached $12.5 billion in U.S.

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22Home decor holiday sales up 6% to $35 billion U.S.

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23Electronics holiday category sales $150 billion globally 2023.

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24Apparel holiday sales $90 billion in U.S. 2023.

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25Toys and games holiday revenue $25 billion U.S.

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26Beauty products holiday sales $40 billion worldwide.

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27Books holiday sales spiked 10% to $2 billion U.S.

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28Sporting goods holiday up 8% to $15 billion U.S.

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29Jewelry holiday sales $12 billion U.S. 2023.

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30Furniture holiday purchases $20 billion U.S.

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Total Spending Interpretation

Despite the palpable spirit of goodwill, these figures confirm that the global holiday shopping season is less a silent night and more a worldwide economic phenomenon where our collective generosity is measured by the triumphant, multi-trillion-dollar sound of cash registers singing.

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jewelers.org
Reference 28
FURNITURETODAY
furnituretoday.com
furnituretoday.com
Reference 29
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 30
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 31
URBAN
urban.org
urban.org
Reference 32
FAMILYCIRCLE
familycircle.com
familycircle.com
Reference 33
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 34
BROOKINGS
brookings.edu
brookings.edu
Reference 35
CBPP
cbpp.org
cbpp.org
Reference 36
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 37
ASIANAMERICANRESEARCH
asianamericanresearch.com
asianamericanresearch.com
Reference 38
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 39
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com
Reference 40
NASPA
naspa.org
naspa.org
Reference 41
MARKETINGCHARTS
marketingcharts.com
marketingcharts.com
Reference 42
HRC
hrc.org
hrc.org
Reference 43
VA
va.gov
va.gov
Reference 44
ACCESSIBILITY
accessibility.com
accessibility.com
Reference 45
APPMA
appma.org
appma.org
Reference 46
NEWZOO
newzoo.com
newzoo.com
Reference 47
ACSM
acsm.org
acsm.org
Reference 48
FOODINSTITUTE
foodinstitute.com
foodinstitute.com
Reference 49
READING
reading.org
reading.org
Reference 50
RIA
ria.com
ria.com
Reference 51
TRIPADVISOR
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor.com
Reference 52
BUSINESSINSIDER
businessinsider.com
businessinsider.com
Reference 53
VOICEBOT
voicebot.ai
voicebot.ai
Reference 54
OLIVERWYMAN
oliverwyman.com
oliverwyman.com
Reference 55
BUSINESSOFFASHION
businessoffashion.com
businessoffashion.com
Reference 56
SUBTA
subta.org
subta.org
Reference 57
BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
Reference 58
QVC
qvc.com
qvc.com
Reference 59
CATALOGAGEMAG
catalogagemag.com
catalogagemag.com
Reference 60
RETAILDIVE
retaildive.com
retaildive.com
Reference 61
SALESFORCE
salesforce.com
salesforce.com
Reference 62
UNCTAD
unctad.org
unctad.org
Reference 63
APPSFLYER
appsflyer.com
appsflyer.com
Reference 64
MAILCHIMP
mailchimp.com
mailchimp.com
Reference 65
TWILIO
twilio.com
twilio.com
Reference 66
SENSORTOWER
sensortower.com
sensortower.com
Reference 67
VRWORLD
vrworld.com
vrworld.com
Reference 68
VISA
visa.com
visa.com
Reference 69
CTA
cta.tech
cta.tech
Reference 70
UNIFORMMARKET
uniformmarket.com
uniformmarket.com
Reference 71
NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 72
BEAUTYINDEPENDENT
beautyindependent.com
beautyindependent.com
Reference 73
JEWELERSBOARD
jewelersboard.com
jewelersboard.com
Reference 74
EVENTBRITE
eventbrite.com
eventbrite.com
Reference 75
PETBUSINESS
petbusiness.com
petbusiness.com
Reference 76
ESA
esa.int
esa.int
Reference 77
SIA
sia.org
sia.org
Reference 78
GOURMETGIFTBASKETS
gourmetgiftbaskets.com
gourmetgiftbaskets.com
Reference 79
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 80
GREENBIZ
greenbiz.com
greenbiz.com
Reference 81
STEM
stem.org.uk
stem.org.uk
Reference 82
PUZZLEWAREHOUSE
puzzlewarehouse.com
puzzlewarehouse.com
Reference 83
DISTILLEDSPIRITS
distilledspirits.org
distilledspirits.org
Reference 84
SHUTTERFLY
shutterfly.com
shutterfly.com
Reference 85
HASBRO
hasbro.com
hasbro.com
Reference 86
PARKSASSOCIATES
parksassociates.com
parksassociates.com
Reference 87
ACCESSORIESCOUNCIL
accessoriescouncil.org
accessoriescouncil.org
Reference 88
NFRAWEB
nfraweb.org
nfraweb.org
Reference 89
SUBSCRIBERGROWTH
subscribergrowth.com
subscribergrowth.com
Reference 90
CHARITYNAVIGATOR
charitynavigator.org
charitynavigator.org
Reference 91
INVESP
invesp.com
invesp.com
Reference 92
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 93
FEDEX
fedex.com
fedex.com
Reference 94
BLACKHAWKNETWORK
blackhawknetwork.com
blackhawknetwork.com
Reference 95
GIFTWRAP
giftwrap.com
giftwrap.com
Reference 96
PACKAGINGDIGEST
packagingdigest.com
packagingdigest.com
Reference 97
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 98
THREDUP
thredup.com
thredup.com
Reference 99
CONSUMERREPORTS
consumerreports.org
consumerreports.org
Reference 100
DHL
dhl.com
dhl.com