How Christmas spending is changing
We hear why some people are cutting back, and how others are turning to artificial intelligence to help with gift-buying.
Festive spending habits are changing, with many, especially younger shoppers, predicted to cut back.
We look at what’s driving the shift, the impact on retail, and how artificial intelligence is starting to shape the way shoppers choose gifts and search for lower prices.
Plus - we hear from members of the World Service audience on what their holiday spending priorities are.
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Presenter: Megan Lawton
Producer: Sam Gruet
(Picture: Nelmar Cornes, a stationary enthusiast and the owner of the Toronto Pen Shoppe in Toronto, Canada.)
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