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People are splurging less on gifts for themselves, Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf said.

Slow domestic demand is vexing Chinese authorities, but young people in particular appear willing to splurge on "emotional consumption" -- things that make them feel good.

It’s a splurge, yes, but one that transforms backyard entertaining, whether you’re cheering on the big game or settling in for movie night under the stars.

A difficult economic environment, in which penny-pinching consumers are less likely to splurge on gifts for themselves, didn’t help.

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