U.S. Holiday Spending Expected to Dip as Shoppers Focus on Value

Halloween spending is up — and shoppers are starting earlier than you might think

Get ready to dig even deeper into your pockets this Halloween season.

Shoppers Plan Earlier Starts, Tighter Budgets for Holidays

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Nearly six in 10 Americans reported greater financial concern heading into the holidays, but 64% expect to spend the same amount or more than last year, according to PayPal’s 2026 Holiday Shopping Survey. The survey, released Sept. 30, found that consumers plan to shop early, compare prices and use rewards to […] The post Shoppers Plan Earlier Starts, Tighter Budgets for Holidays appeared first on Business Journal Daily | The …

U.S. holiday spending expected to dip as shoppers focus on value

Shoppers will be looking to take advantage of deals and promotions