Survey Results: Holiday Shopping Survey 2025 Results

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Nov 18, 2025
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Thank you to the over 1,200 SheSpeaks members who weighed in and shared their thoughts about the Holiday Shopping season! The survey was fielded from October 29th  – November 10th, 2025. Check out the results below. 

Topline Insights:

  • This year, members said that they plan to spend less on holiday gifts vs. last year.
  • Store sales/promotions & family finances continue to be the biggest drivers of holiday spending.
  • Price/discounts and free/fast shipping are the most important factors when deciding where and what to buy this season.
  • Gift cards, fashion/apparel, beauty/personal care, and grocery/food gifts are the top categories for holiday shopping.
Check out the full report below. Do these findings surprise you? Let us know in the comments below!


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Mrs_bulldogfishmaster by Mrs_bulldogfishmaster | Fresno, CA
Jan 17, 2026

Everything costs more, and you get less for your money

Eadnsc83 by Eadnsc83 | TEGA CAY, SC
Jan 17, 2026

No, it doesn’t surprise me. With all the prices going up we all have to cut back.

TheirGranny by TheirGranny | HOPKINSVILLE, KY
Jan 06, 2026

Understand times are hard and money is tight.

TheirGranny by TheirGranny | HOPKINSVILLE, KY
Jan 06, 2026

Understand times are hard and money is tight.

Amberlover by Amberlover | KINGSLEY, MI
Dec 06, 2025

I have no money

Laweirdo by Laweirdo | MODESTO, CA
Dec 01, 2025

I have no money so the Holidays are about the family and friends I share with

Laweirdo by Laweirdo | MODESTO, CA
Dec 01, 2025

I have no money so the Holidays are about the family and friends I share with

peter26 by peter26 | Passaic, NJ
Dec 01, 2025

The economy is rough and consumers are paying for tariffs.

Cressa by Cressa | ORANGE BEACH, AL
Nov 30, 2025

This does not surprise me at all. Money is tight for everyone right now. And we are always looking for bargains. The holidays are not only about spending money but more importantly, spending time with family and friends..

MzNini by MzNini | ORLANDO, FL
Nov 29, 2025

These decisions do not surprise me. Times are hard for some of us, and cutting back on selective items is becoming the norm.

kathym by kathym | Everett, WA
Nov 23, 2025

not too surprised. Thank you for sharing the results

rkosully by rkosully | DOTHAN, AL
Nov 21, 2025

Store sales/promotions are definitely the biggest driver of my holiday spending. Thank you for sharing!

momof3boysj by momof3boysj | BEL AIR, MD
Nov 21, 2025

not surprised.

Sappy1 by Sappy1 | COLUMBUS, GA
Nov 20, 2025

Spend more quality time with husband and family!

ketobound125 by ketobound125 | ORANGE, TX
Nov 20, 2025

LIKE TO MAKE A FAVORITE DESSERT OR SNACK MIX FOR EVERYONE AND GIFT BAG OR GIFT TIN FOR IT!