Tim Phillips Show, 11/9/26
6:10
A new survey by Bank of America reveals that 29% of consumers plan to do most of their holiday shopping in early to mid-December. That's up from 19% in 2025. Other findings:
- Just 17% of people plan to concentrate their shopping around Black Friday. That's down from 25% last year.
- 48% of people expect to spend about the same as last year, while 39% plan to spend less and 12% expect to spend more.
- 72% of people do not plan to use artificial intelligence tools for holiday shopping, compared with 49% in 2025.
- 14% of people plan to buy gifts directly through social media. That's down from 35% last year.
- Online shopping remains popular, with 74% of people planning to shop online and 54% expecting to visit stores.
6:20
A new survey by Celebrations reveals that 10% of people plan to put up a Christmas tree this week. Other findings:
- After Halloween decorations come down, 17% of people say they start feeling Christmassy.
- More than 25% of people have already started putting out decorations and listening to Christmas music. Another 22% plan to watch festive films.
- 21% of people plan to buy new Xmas decorations.
- 20% of people put up their Xmas tree a month early. 18% get out Christmas pajamas.
6:30
Monday Morning Mystery - HEAVEN HELP ME DEON ESTUS #5 in 1989
Born Jeffrey Deon Estus in 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. R&B singer/bassist.
DEON ESTUS GEORGE MICHAEL WHAM
Reynolds Market Deal of the Day: 8-piece Fried Chicken $7
7:15
Now that Halloween is over, it’s the time of year when the gift guides start coming out and the latest to arrive is from Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop. The lifestyle brand is known for their over-the-top offerings and the 2026 holiday gift guide is no exception.
This is the 15th year for the guide, which is broken down into categories including wellness, travelers, beauty, men, gifts under $100, and one devoted to presents for pleasure-seekers. That’s where you’ll find some sex toys and a $625 Orb of Divinity Shadow of Desire Candle to set the mood.
The guide features multiple travel experiences, lots of jewelry, purses and unique gift ideas including:
An Embroidered Cashmere Dressing Gown in a lovely shade of blue ($25-hundred)
Roberto Coin Cobra Hoop Earrings made with pave diamonds ($78-hundred)
Red Light Shower Filter with red and near-infrared lights and a filtration system ($599)
STEPHEN RUSSELL Vintage Boucheron Gold Wheat Bracelet (circa 1960) in 18k gold ($28-thousand)
Hermès Chèvre Kelly Sellier Bag made with red chevre leather ($36,500)
Kettl Matcha Set with three bestsellers ($110)
Vitajuwel ViA Longevity Crystal Water Bottle a glass bottle with gems and crystals inside ($128)
Kindred Black candle snuffer made from brass and sterling silver ($990)
Unistellar Smart Telescope portable and easy to use right out of the box ($4,599)
A Masterclass at The Cook's Atelier French Cooking School a week of learning about the food and wine of Burgundy (about $67-hundred)
The Dórro Pet Collar by PAGERIE in brown leather ($395)
Vintage Gucci Flower Petal Ashtray (circa 1970s) made of silver plate and one-of-a-kind ($1,950)
Compartés Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Bites Gift Box handmade in Los Angeles ($65)
Source: Goop
