Every year, billions of dollars are spent on heartfelt gifts and memorable experiences to make loved ones feel special on Valentine’s Day. Behind the flowers and chocolates is a booming industry that thrives on this day of love and romance.
Do you buy gifts for Valentine’s Day? Let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear from you!
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New year, new insights! We turned the page to 2025 and asked our NCP panel members to spill the confetti on their favorite traditions, goals, and dreams for the year ahead in our recent “New Years Survey”. Here’s a celebration-worthy peek into what’s making this New Year sparkle!
The New Year’s Eve traditions panel members enjoyed the most:
– Spending time with loved ones: 34%
– Watching …
Have you finished your holiday shopping? Almost done? Haven’t started yet? Many people will still be shopping on Christmas Eve (and I know several of them, lol).
On NCP’s Facebook page we recently asked how everyone was doing with their holiday shopping. Most of our panel members/followers said they were almost/halfway done.
How are you doing with your holiday shopping? Let me know in the comment section, I …
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Happy holidays from National Consumer Panel! James is here to remind panel members that holiday shopping purchases are important to report to NCP. It’s the perfect time to redeem your reward points for gift cards to use for gifts, also! On behalf of everyone at the National Consumer Panel, we wish you all the best in the new year!
Hey there! It’s James from NCP. As you can …
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The holidays are jingling closer, and we just couldn’t resist peeking into your shopping sleigh! We asked you, our panel members, all about your gift-giving plans in our recent “Holiday Shopping Survey“—where you shop, what’s topping your gift lists, how much you’re spending, whether you brave Black Friday or cyber-shop in your pajamas, and much more. The results are in, so let’s dive into the …
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Let’s dive into the wild, wonderful world of Black Friday shopping—grab your coffee and comfy slippers!
Do you know how “Black Friday” got its name? I’ve always assumed it was because the holiday shopping frenzy was when many stores went “into the black” financially, thanks to shoppers snapping up all those discounted goodies. This retail tradition has been around for decades, but its roots go back to the …
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I’ll admit it – I’m a huge fan of all kinds of pies! Apple, blueberry, key lime, and pumpkin are at the top of my list, but I’d never say no to a slice of almost any pie! I’m already planning to bring a few pies to Thanksgiving dinner next week, and I’ll make sure I don’t forget the whipped cream and vanilla ice cream to go with …
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Thanksgiving is coming soon! The holiday is a time for families and friends to come together to express gratitude for the blessings in their lives. The day traditionally includes a large meal featuring roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
While the meal is often the focus at Thanksgiving, the holiday also brings many other traditions and activities. Some people like to watch the annual …
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The Fourth of July holiday is always a fun time to get together with family and friends to...
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We buy and give gifts at all different times throughout the year. But, from time to time, the summer months may be filled with lots of events for which you need to buy a gift such as high school and college graduations, engagements, bridal and baby showers, and more.
When it comes to gift giving for any type of occasion, many people now turn to buying gift cards, …
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