Holidays


Shopping Survey

One big way this holiday shopping season was different

One in three Americans say they spent more than they intended to over the holidays, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker.

Gift cards and food are growing as popular holiday gifts

Gift cards and clothing are the most popular gift categories, and growing bigger — as are food and beverages, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Fewer Americans are planning to drive for the holidays

One in four Americans say they plan to travel 100 miles or more for the holidays, stable compared to last year, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Polling Survey

Two in three Americans plan to cut back on holiday spending

New Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Thrivent Financial explores Americans' holiday spending plans and adaptations
Holidays Survey

We are feeling excited, grateful and stressed about the holidays

While positive emotions are the first thing many Americans associate with the holidays, stress and worry are extremely close behind, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

Just one in four plan to spend more money on gifts this holiday season

One in four Americans say they expect to use AI like ChatGPT to help with gift ideas or shopping lists, with even higher numbers among young adults, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker

America’s love for Valentine’s Day is unbending

Americans are largely sticking with the same Valentine’s Day plans they had in 2023, according to new data from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Holidays Survey

Here's what Americans actually did during the holidays

One in five Americans (18%) said they spent more on gifts during the holidays than they intended, according to new polling from the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Holidays Survey

Americans want to live healthier in 2025. Here’s what that looks like, from alcohol to exercise

Americans’ resolutions for 2025 revolve around health. But what that means to them varies by age.