U.S. consumers are expected to spend more on holiday gifting in 2026, but inflation and cautious income expectations are driving shoppers to become more selective about where and how they spend, according to Accenture’s Annual Holiday Shopping Survey.Average holiday gifting spend is projected to reach $737 this year, up nearly 12% from 2025 and representing a 9.6% compound annual growth rate from …

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