California Travel Tips
Mothers Day Spending Up
Published on: May 12, 2013
Top 3 Mother’s Day gifts shown in photos are flowers, food and jewelry
Working hard to support the family day in and day out, mom will be more than recognized for her devotion this Mother’s Day with consumers expected to splurge in 2013, spending an average of $168.94, up 11% from 2012. Total spending is expected to reach $20.7 billion. Some plan to stretch the budget this year and treat mom to that tablet or smartphone. 14.1% – the highest in survey history – of shoppers this Mother’s Day are purchasing electronics, spending approx. $2.3 billion. 34.4% of gift givers are buying jewelry, spending a total of $4.2 billion, up from last year’s $3.7 expenditures.
Most popular gifts
- Jewelry $4.2 billion
- Special brunch or dinner $3.5 billion
- Flowers $2.3 billion
- Electronics $2.3 billion
- Gift cards $2 billion
- Clothing and accessories $1.7 billion
- Day spa, etc. $1.5 billion
Where to shop
- Department store 34.4%
- Discount stores 29.1%
- Online 28.5%
- Specialty stores including jewelers, florists and electronics stores 36.6%
- Specialty clothing stores 8.9%
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