Simply Trade [News]: Forget Others - It’s All About YOU This Shopping Season and Is Gift Wrapping a Scam

Topics Discussed:
- Singles Day and self-gifting trends
- Analysis of Black Friday/Cyber Monday spending patterns and predictions
- Port of Savannah sees decrease in cargo volumes compared to last year

Key Insights:
- Millennials are driving the majority of holiday spending due to economic pressures delaying purchases
- "Self-gifting" is a rising trend as younger generations spend on themselves without children to buy for
- Port volumes are down across the board, but Savannah remains a viable alternative to congested western ports

Fun Facts:
- "Black Friday" was not officially the busiest shopping day until 2001
- Germans traditionally wait until Christmas Eve to put up trees
- Americans spend millions on gift wrapping each year.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Annik Sobing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/ 
Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

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