Synchrony survey finds 83% of consumers plan holiday shopping at trusted retailers

By Public Technologies
  • Synchrony's Nov. 9, 2026, survey found 83% of consumers plan to do most holiday shopping with retailers they know and trust.
  • Consumers expect to spend an average of $1,034 on holiday gifts.
  • Plans to use earned retailer rewards rose 13 percentage points from 2025 to 66%.
  • Interest in financing deals to split purchases into smaller payments reached 42%, up 12 percentage points year over year.
  • Price sensitivity increased, with 75% going out of their way to find the best price, up 9 percentage points year over year.


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