Consumers, especially Millennial consumers, are expected to spend more on gifts this holiday season compared with last holiday season, according to recent research from OpenX and The Harris Poll.

The report was based on data from a survey conducted in August 2019 among 2,000 adults in the United States who reported plans to shop this holiday season.

The average spend on holiday gifts this season is expected to be $862, up from $819 in 2018:

Some 30% of respondents say they expect to spend more on holiday gifts this year compared with last year, 53% expect to spend the same, and 17% expect to spend less.