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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.
You can get in touch with the programme - our email address is [email protected]
Presenter: Megan Lawton
(Picture: Nelmar Cornes, a stationary enthusiast and the owner of the Toronto Pen Shoppe in Toronto, Canada.)
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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.
You can get in touch with the programme - our email address is [email protected]
Presenter: Megan Lawton
(Picture: Nelmar Cornes, a stationary enthusiast and the owner of the Toronto Pen Shoppe in Toronto, Canada.)

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