The holidays are the best time of the year because of friends, family, and community. We at Trade Risk Guaranty want to wish you and yours happy holidays with this blog post. Read on and learn about some unusual statistics regarding this season.
As the holiday season approaches we here in Bozeman, Montana are surrounded by festive decorations, bustling streets, and snow-covered mountains. No matter how stressful this time of year can be, there is nothing quite like the feeling the holiday season brings throughout the entire nation.
To prepare for this iconic time of year, check out the four crazy facts listed below to discover something new about the holiday season and how it affects consumers everywhere.
- Over 25% off all U.S. email traffic occurs during the holiday season
December is the month with the highest traffic in America, up until Christmas Day, along with many other western countries. - During this time of year household waste increases by about 25%
Despite the green efforts of consumers year-round, the holiday season seems to produce more trash than any other time of year. - In 2014 consumers spent an average of $126.68 on themselves
According to reports about 50% of shoppers will take advantage of the holiday seasons sales with only themselves in mind. - It’s estimated that 7 of 10 pets will receive gifts from their owners
This just goes to show that most of the furry members of families are not to miss the holiday fun.
As you can see this time of year brings about some intriguing stats and trends about the American consumer. Wherever your holiday adventures take you this season we want to wish you and yours happy holidays from Trade Risk Guaranty! And, of course, have a Happy New Year while you are at it!
