The All Year Gifting 2025 report forms part of GlobalData's Retail Occasions series, and offers comprehensive insight into the consumer dynamics and spending habits of consumers for year-round gifting occasions, such as birthdays, weddings and new babies. The report analyses the market, the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes.
Consumers spent more on gifts and greeting cards over the last 12 months to February 2025, with more shoppers reporting increased spending on the previous year. As the cost-of-living crisis eased, shoppers' disposable income improved, allowing them to splurge on their loved ones. Consumers also felt financially better off, easing the burden of gift buying for shoppers.
Key Highlights
- Consumers spend more on cards & gifts as financial concerns lessen
- Expanding card & gift ranges is paramount for retailers as consumers seek a broad choice of products
- Retailers must use social media to provide gift inspiration as shoppers use online for research
Scope
- The UK All Year Gifting report provides a comprehensive analysis and forecast of the market, offering insights into consumer behaviour, and economic factors affecting the industry. This report aims to serve as a valuable resource for retail businesses, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders interested in the future of the year-round gifting market in the UK.
Reasons to Buy
- Understand which occasions consumers are buying gifts for this year, compared to previous years.
- Understand what drives consumers to use a retailer for their purchases, such as convenience, value for money and delivery options in order to maximise sales potential.
- Discover which retailers rank the highest among shoppers for each gifting category