The NPD Group profiles the 2019 U.S. holiday shopper by generation

Many Gen Z and millennial consumers are planning to start their shopping on Black Friday, and Gen X and baby boomers are planning on spending the most of all generations on holiday shopping. Each generation’s holiday shopping plan looks different, according to insights from the 2019 Holiday Purchase Intentions Survey from The NPD Group. Understanding the similarities and differences in when, where, how much, and what each consumer group plans to spend on will be critical for marketers navigating 2019 holiday season.