A record number of holiday shoppers in the US will be treating themselves this year, according to the National Retail Association. About 59% of holiday shoppers will be “self-gifters,” and they plan to spend an average of $139.92 on themselves. Over 70% of 18- to 24-year-olds will be self-spenders.


A record number of holiday shoppers in the US will be treating themselves this year, according to the National Retail Association. About 59% of holiday shoppers will be “self-gifters,” and they plan to spend an average of $139.92 on themselves. Over 70% of 18- to 24-year-olds will be self-spenders.
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