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Record High Online Holiday Shopping Driven by E-commerce Discounts and AI Assistants

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Record High Online Holiday Shopping Driven by E-commerce Discounts and AI Assistants

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  • Online holiday shopping reached a new record high in 2024, exceeding $240 billion in sales during November and December.
  • Compared to the previous year, this represents a nearly 9% increase in e-commerce spending.
  • Key product categories driving sales included electronics, apparel, and home goods, which made up over half of the online spending.
  • The rise of AI shopping assistants contributed to a 1,300% increase in traffic from generative AI-powered chatbots to retail sites.
  • Retailers benefitted from strong discounts, particularly in high-priced items, showcasing the resilience of U.S. consumer spending despite ongoing high interest rates.

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