“Pre-loved” Christmas gifts are set to be worth… are you sitting down?... £2.05 billion this year. That’s 10.2% of total UK Christmas spending, with value for money and sustainability being cited as key reasons for the boom in secondhand sales. And with the cost of living crisis still making it tough for hundreds of thousands of families, that makes a big difference. One of the sections in our recent “Why Won’t Cash Just Die???” study that stood out to me was the role that cash can play in helping people to stick to budgets - with electronic payments so easy to lose track of. Have you come across “cash stuffing” for example? Of course, retailers want people to spend this festive season, but they should be helping them to do it responsibly. #Cash #Payments #Retail
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I’m glad to have recently started at Retail Economics and also to have worked on this as one of my first projects, exploring the growth of second-hand Christmas gifts and why people are buying second-hand. The research is in partnership with Vinted and finds that 10.2% of all UK gift spend will be spent on second-hand gifts this year – equal to £2.05bn. Most people (63%) are comfortable receiving second-hand gifts, and buying second-hand is not new. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of second-hand shoppers have bought pre-loved items as Christmas gifts at some point in the past, rising to 77% of those aged 18-35. Overall, those aged 18-45 are driving the shift to buying pre-loved, with younger generations embracing it as a way to save money, find unique items, and shop in a more environmentally friendly way. Shoppers are also selling items online to help fund Christmas shopping and boost their gift budgets. 43% of shoppers are planning to sell items on recommerce platforms to help fund their Christmas shopping in 2024, rising to 54% of those aged 18-45. While this is not new behaviour – 47% have sold unwanted gifts in the past – it shows how the second-hand economy is becoming an integral part of the festive season. In the coming years, this is likely to grow - shoppers are planning to increase how much they buy second-hand. Over a third (35%) expect to buy more over the next 5 years. This rises to 43% of those aged 25-34. You can read more about why shoppers are buying second-hand this Christmas here: https://lnkd.in/exJq_aQJ
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Christmas Spending... some facts Separate findings say that the average UK household will spend £1,811.70 on Christmas festivities this year, the equivalent of 80% of the average monthly UK income. 30 years ago the average spend was £229 meaning, adjusted for inflation, the 'cost of Christmas' has risen 290% in three decades. WOW... incredible and crazy!! 🍖 £500/month on food shopping 🎁 £280 per child on Christmas gifts What if you could turn that spending into savings? A UW cashback card reduces your utility bill every time you use it to pay for your shopping. ✔️ 3% cashback at Aldi or Sainsbury’s = £15/month off your UW bill ✔️ 5% cashback at Argos = £28 off your UW bill during Christmas shopping That’s £43/month saved just by shopping where you already do! 💸 💜 Imagine what you could do with those savings... every single month! Ready to make your spending work for you? Drop me a message to find out how to get one.
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UK shoppers are embracing the festive season, with spending set to rise by 10% on gifts and nearly 60% on food and drink, according to our latest research 🎁 “UK households are loosening the purse strings and celebrating with optimism.” Tim Potter, Managing Director. ➡️ Discover the full insights from our 2024 Global Christmas Report in Retail Week here - https://lnkd.in/e_rzhYXe #MarketResearch #MRX #ConsumerInsights #DataAndInsights #Christmas #FestiveSpending #SeasonalTrends
Shoppers’ Christmas spending set to rise according to new research
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Australians are embracing the festive spirit early in 2024, with a majority of shoppers (53%) having already purchased gifts as of mid-October. New Roy Morgan data, commissioned by the ARA, reveals shoppers are forecast to spend $11.8 billion on presents in 2024, up $1.6 billion on last year’s figures. 16.7 million Australians will be buying Christmas gifts in total this year, up 1% on 2023. ARA Chief Industry Affairs Officer Fleur Brown 🌻🌻🌻 says this year’s trend of buying presents early is driven by a focus on value for money. “With Australians continuing to battle a cost-of-living crisis, we know more people are planning ahead this year and carefully researching to find gifts at the best available prices. “Overall peak season spending projections are at $69.7 billion, up 2.7% on last year. This boost in spending is very welcome news – particularly for discretionary retailers who make up to two thirds of their annual profits during peak season. View media release - https://lnkd.in/gweymWhD
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Post Holiday Shopping Sprees 📉💸 It happens every year. You’ve spent weeks (or maybe months) plotting over finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones, selecting items that you’re sure will bring a smile to their faces. You’ve wrapped them up, watched the joy of unwrapping, and thought, “Totally worth it.” Then, the day after Christmas arrives, and there it is, the very gift you spent full price on is now sitting online at a 50% discount. This is a reminder that it may be a good idea to leave some of the budget left over for after Christmas so you can shop for more deals and discounts! #SmartShopping #SaveMoney #MoneySavingTips #Budgeting #ShopSmart #HolidaySavings
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Christmas shoppers in UK cracking down on spending this year Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year – but 75 percent plan on shopping savvy as a result. A spokesperson for loyalty programme Virgin Red, which commissioned the research, said: “With many Brits feeling the pinch from the rising cost of living, it’s great to see shoppers take advantage of points earning opportunities when buying Christmas presents this year. While others like comparing prices online before buying (43 percent) and taking advantage of free delivery offers (36 percent), according to the stats from OnePoll.com. The research also revealed the UK’s biggest bargain hunters this Christmas, with Belfast, where 75 percent of residents consider themselves one, coming out on top. https://lnkd.in/g78kwFcT
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The festive season is right around the corner. Whether you’re hosting Christmas lunch or buying gifts for loved ones, there are lots of ways to save dollars and earn points on your purchases. Here are some of our top tips. 🎁
How to save money and earn points at Christmas
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The UK is set for a surprising festive spending rise! 🎄 Amidst global economic uncertainty, the UK stands out as the only key European nation expected to see a boost in Christmas spending this year, with a 4% increase to £88.29bn. 📈 While inflation plays a role, what’s even more interesting is the 1.4% rise in sales volume—consumers are spending more, not just paying higher prices. This festive season, the UK seems ready to embrace celebrations with more travel, gifts, and food & drink spending. 🎁✈️🍽️ What does this mean for businesses? 💬 In a more financially savvy market, consumers are still looking for deals and value, despite having a bit more in their pockets. It’s a clear reminder that, to capture attention this Christmas, businesses need to offer genuine value, rather than relying solely on inflated prices. 💭 How are you preparing for the festive retail surge? Will your strategy focus on discounts or experience this year? #FestiveSpending #UKEconomy #RetailStrategy #ConsumerTrends #Christmas2024 #HolidayShopping #SalesGrowth #Market #FMCG #BusinessStrategy #UKRetail
UK Could Be Only Key European Nation To See Rise In Festive Spending
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1 in 3 holiday shoppers are shortening their wish lists this year to cut back on spending. Are you one of them? 🎁 Whether it's gift shopping, decorations, or hosting Christmas dinner, here are 12 tips to help you spend less on the holidays this year. Read more: https://ow.ly/pvQH50UeYps #HolidayShopping #BlackFriday #SaveMoney #CreditUnion
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The average British consumer expects to spend almost £600 (£593.90) on core Christmas-related products and activity - including food, gifts, decorations, socialising and travelling - during the 2024 festive period. This is according to the IPA’s annual Christmas-focussed survey of 2,000 UK adults, carried out by Opinium. Additionally; * 31% of all consumers expect to still be shopping during December, while 43% plan to have finished their shopping before Black Friday * Parents are more likely to do their shopping early (18% in September and October and 20% in the first half of November 20%) than non-parents (13% in September and October and 14% in early November). * Younger generations are most likely to take advantage of the Black Friday sales with 82% of 18-24s and 75% of 25-34s planning to spend at least a quarter of their budget during this time. * Young workers are the most open to buying gifts from new or emerging brands with almost two-thirds (61%) of 25-34s and more than half of 18-24s (54%) and 35-44s (56%) considering this * Fifty-six percent of 18-24s and 25-34s hope to receive practical or essential gifts rather than luxury items this Christmas. This is lowest among over 75s (28%) and 55-64s (32%) For the full findings and report: https://ow.ly/EpZG50SKKu5
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