Christmas shopping: main channels for receiving gift inspiration in the UK 2016

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 14, 2025
This statistic shows the results of a survey in which consumers in the United Kingdom (UK) were asked what they were using for gift inspiration during the Christmas period in 2016. Among respondents, 84 percent said that they take gift ideas from the internet, while 59 percent receive inspiration in store.

Main channels used for gift inspiration during the Christmas period in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016

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Release date

January 2017

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

December 2016

Number of respondents

2,456 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

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