Question of the WeekWhy Are Some US Shoppers Starting Holiday Shopping Earlier This Year? Coresight Research October 19, 2020 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Why Are Some US Shoppers Starting Holiday Shopping Earlier This Year? Three in 10 US consumers expect to start shopping earlier for the holidays this year than they did last year, according to Coresight Research’s holiday shopper survey. This compares to just one in 10 that expects to start later. Consumers appear to be attuned to potential supply chain challenges, with early shoppers concerned about getting online orders in time and product availability. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: October 2025 US Retail Sales: Strong Start to the Holiday Quarter Despite Government Shutdown and Dwindling Consumer SentimentDiwali’s Global Rise Is Reshaping the Retail Growth CycleWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 2: Barnes & Noble CEO Announces Store Expansion PlanEconomic Sentiment Declines Significantly: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 43, 2025—Data Graphic