DISCOVER’S 2019 HOLIDAY SHOPPING SURVEY

Millennials Most Likely to Outspend Other Generations This Holiday Season

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Over a third of millennials plan to spend more money this holiday season compared to last year, and they will likely outspend other generations this gift-giving season, according to Discovers annual Holiday Shopping Survey.

Key Points: 
  • Over a third of millennials plan to spend more money this holiday season compared to last year, and they will likely outspend other generations this gift-giving season, according to Discovers annual Holiday Shopping Survey.
  • Results from the survey, which polled Generation Z, millennials, Generation X and baby boomers on their previous holiday shopping habits and upcoming plans to purchase, also show:
    35 percent of millennials said they would spend more this holiday season than last.
  • Following them are 26 percent of Gen Z, 23 percent of Gen X and 16 percent of baby boomers.
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