December 8, 2025
Goodwill NCW remains a great holiday option for budget conscious consumers
The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that holiday spending is expected to reach $1 trillion for the first time during the winter holidays. NRF’s latest holiday survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, found consumers plan to spend just over $890 per person on average on core holiday items including gifts, decorations, food and other holiday-related purchases this year.
This year, 91% of consumers plan to celebrate the winter holidays, and, according to the survey, part of their shopping strategy will be to look at secondhand or upcycled gifts. Over half (59%) would consider buying a secondhand gift for someone else. Those attending get-togethers with friends and co-workers can turn to Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) for budget-friendly options for holiday sweaters, white elephant gifts, cocktail attire and cozy accessories.
“Not only can Goodwill NCW help you stay on budget and save money during the holiday season”, Goodwill NCW Vice President of Donated Goods and Retail Operations Chris Talton said, “but we’re also a great option for finding creative — and sustainable — ways to make this holiday season your best one yet”.
Shoppers at Goodwill NCW not only find one-of-a-kind gifts, but they can also feel good about their holiday purchases. Goodwill NCW store sales support the nonprofit’s mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment. On average, 90 cents of every dollar in store sales is reinvested back into local communities to provide pathways that lead to sustained employment and improved financial stability.
Find more on festive ideas and holiday promotions from Goodwill NCW here: Spread Cheer with Goodwill NCW | Goodwill NCW
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About Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (Goodwill NCW)
Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of Elevating People by Eliminating Barriers to Employment. We provide pathways to those underserved, underrepresented or disadvantaged who have a goal of building job skills that lead to sustained employment and improved financial stability. We see people for who they are and believe in the power of work, within our retail stores and workplaces throughout our community. We are proud of the life-changing impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers. Learn more at goodwillncw.org
