The data displays the results of a survey conducted in the U.S. in October 2017. U.S. consumers were asked which items they would purchase spontaneously while Christmas shopping. During the survey, 23% of the respondents living in suburban communities said that they would make spontaneous purchases on books.
Clothing, textiles, shoes | 38 | 44 | 43 |
Games, toys, dolls, etc. | 26 | 34 | 24 |
Consumer electronics, media, video and audio | 23 | 34 | 22 |
Computers and accessories | 21 | 32 | 18 |
Food / liquor | 23 | 30 | 22 |
Cosmetics / fragrances / health & beauty aids | 19 | 27 | 25 |
Gift cards or gift certificates | 28 | 26 | 29 |
Books | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Furniture and decoration | 16 | 22 | 8 |
Jewellery and watches | 15 | 20 | 16 |
Mobile phones / tablets and accessories | 14 | 18 | 14 |
Household appliances | 12 | 18 | 14 |
None | 27 | 17 | 27 |
Gift vouchers | 8 | 16 | 9 |
DIY and home improvement products | 11 | 15 | 16 |
Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |