Consumer Spending For Christmas 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, us consumer optimism fell, mirroring levels seen at the end of 2023. Households spending an average of $1,536 during the season.
Shoppers are expected to only slightly increase spending for the 2024 holiday season. Australian retail sales continue their impressive run in the lead up to christmas with sales increasing 25.9% in september compared to the same time last.