Holiday Shopping - US - April 2005
Holiday Shopping - US - April 2005

This report provides an overview of consumer holiday spending in the United States. Consumers have been spending more on the holidays, driven by marketing and merchandising efforts and the desire to gather family and friends in a comforting environment. Recent trends in the home arts have also sparked new interest in the holidays. These good feelings provoke consumer spending as part of the desire to be happy and have something ...

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Overview

Overview

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Executive Summary

Market

Market

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Market Drivers
Market Size and Trends

Data

Data

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Appendix: Trade Associations
Appendix: New Product Briefs
Appendix: Research Methodology
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Introduction and Abbreviations
Holiday Spending by Category
Consumer Attitudes Toward Holidays
Holiday Shopping by Occasion