The average consumer plans to spend $671.89 this holiday season, up from $648.85 last year.

Gifts for family $393.69

Gifts for friends $73.27

Gifts for co-workers $17.16

Other gifts $34.32

Decorations $34.18

Greeting cards $25.79

Candy and food $79.42

Flowers $14.06

Additional spending

on themselves and

nongift sales items $146.69

WISH LIST

(percent indicates those hoping

for the following items)

Books, CDs, DVDs, videos

or video games 52.7%

Clothing or clothing

accessories 51.2%

Gift cards 48.4%

Electronics 33.9%

Jewelry 23.9%

Home furnishings 20.8%

Source: National Retail Federation