Exchange and return of goodsOf course, it is not the donors who part with the gifts, but those who were given unnecessary or unsuitable gifts. Moreover, according to statistics, this trend continues to gain momentum. For example, last year the following Monday after Christmas, they were returned to the place of purchase or exchanged for another 43% of gifts. This year, the figure is projected to rise to 57%. And despite the fact that virtually all stores and shopping centers receive record revenue in December, in January they have to part with some of it on returns and exchanges. The basis of these findings is a large-scale study conducted with the support of renowned credit company American Express. American Express spokesperson Pam Codispote says this trend continues the holiday shopping marathon beyond Christmas and New Years. On average, four out of ten Americans, on the contrary, plan to go shopping in the days following the holidays. According to the study, 31% of Americans will go shopping after the New Year in order to exchange or return what they received. And 47% of survey participants are going to cash out the gift cards they received as a gift. 82% of Americans, as it turned out, prefer to shop just after the New Year in the hope of avoiding the hustle and bustle - invariable companions of holiday shopping. By the way, the actress and boyfriend Robert Pattinson ... But his gift to her turned out to be much more modest.
