--- title: Upcoming holidays and events retailers need to plan for description: There are 5 upcoming holidays and celebrations in 2019 Q2. 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Each has its own unique set of consumer spending statistics. Armed with these insights, you can stock your store’s shelves with the most popular categories—and generate more sales. ### Easter According to the [National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/easter-spending-expected-be-second-highest-nrf-survey-history), eight out of 10 people celebrate Easter in some kind of way. The average spending per person for Easter gifts is around $150.00, with an estimated total of $18.2 billion being spent. ### What will they buy with that $150.00? - 89% buy candy - 87% buy food - 61% buy gifts, - 48% buy clothing - 46% buy greeting cards - 42% buy decorations - 39% buy flowers ### Where will they shop? - 59% at discount stores, with women more likely than men to visit - 46% at department stores - 28% online - 25% at specialty stores - 25% at small businesses or local stores - 11.6% specialty clothing store - 2.7% catalog A study conducted by [TopCashback.com](https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/survey-determines-easter-spending-habits-in-the-u-s/) has a little different spin as this infographic shows: ![](https://blog.petra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TopCashBack-Easter-Infographic-1-415x1024.png?width=415&height=1024&name=TopCashBack-Easter-Infographic-1-415x1024.png) ## Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is of the most sentimental holidays of the year, and Americans aren’t afraid to show their love. The [National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/mothers-day-spending-reach-231-billion) reports that 86% of Americans celebrate Mother’s Day. Those buying gifts for Mother’s Day will spend about $180.00 per person, with an estimated total of $23.1 billion being spent. ### What will they buy with that $180.00? - 77% buy greeting cards - 69% buy flowers - 55% buy dinner, brunch or a special outing - 45% buy gift cards - 36% buy clothing - 34% buy jewelry - 24% buy personal services like a spa day - 19% buy housewares or gardening tools - 19% buy books or music - 14% buy consumer electronics Incidentally, 29% of mothers want to receive a gift experience. And it’s most likely to be given by 18- to 34-year olds. ## Graduation Day Whether it’s graduation from high school or college, marking this rite of passage is important to American families. The [National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/graduation-spending-reach-52-billion-cash-and-greeting-cards-most) approximates that those buying graduation gifts will spend $102.00 each, with a total of $5.2 billion spent. ### What will they buy with that $102.00? - 55% give cash - 43% give greeting cards with cash inside - 32% give gift cards - 14% give clothing - 19% give electronics A developing trend is that fellow graduates give each other gifts. And although the average is $102.00, those between the ages of 18 to 24 will spend almost $74.00, ages 45 to 54 will spend nearly $120.00 and grandparents will spend about $107.00. ## Memorial Day As the unofficial kickoff of summer, Memorial Day weekend is a great time to travel as well as shop. [Adweek.com](https://www.adweek.com/digital/the-average-consumer-will-spend-nearly-500-at-retailers-over-the-memorial-day-weekend/) indicates that eight in 10 US adults might spend an average of $486.00 each over the long holiday weekend. And that men will spend more when it comes to shopping for Memorial Day gifts—$608.00; women—$398.00. ### Top kinds of retail stores - Electronics stores: 56% of men will shop in electronics stores; 31% of women - Apparel stores: 72% of women will shop at an apparel store; 56% of men ### Where will they shop? - 93% will do some shopping in stores - 50% will shop only or mostly in stores It’s also interesting to note that 45.5% of those 18 years or older are more likely to take advantage of Memorial Day retailer sales and promotions. Nearly 60% of them will be 18- to 34-year-olds. ## Father’s Day Father’s Day has grown to encompass not only dads and stepdads but also husbands and sons. 77% of Americans celebrating this holiday, according to the [National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/fathers-day-spending-reach-near-record-153-billion). Shoppers will spend an estimated $133.00 per person on Father’s Day gifts for a total of $15.3 billion. Those between the ages of 25 and 34 will spend the most, at $188.00 per person. ### What will they buy with that $133.00? - 63% will buy greeting cards - 47% will buy a special outing gift like a concert, sporting event or dinner (especially popular as a gift from those 18 to 24 years of age) - 43% will buy clothing - 42% will buy gift cards - 22% will buy books or music - 20% will buy consumer electronics - 19% on personal care products - 16% will buy home improvement supplies, 16% tools or appliances, 16% sporting goods or leisure items and 16% automotive accessories ### Where will they shop? - 39% will go to a department store - 35% will shop online - 25% will visit a discount store - 24% will visit specialty stores ## Q2 upcoming holidays and consumer spending *Memorial Day weekend is the big winner* when it comes to per-capita spending. This is probably because those purchases are big-ticket items, embrace home improvement needs, and include prep for summertime fun. The 3-day holiday weekend is also the time customers shop more at brick-and-mortar stores. So be sure to run promotions across all media platforms to highlight special deals and sale items. These holiday surveys also show that *gifts of experience are trending upward*. Do not overlook this possibility, especially if you want to bring Gen Zs and Millennials into your store. If your business is not in a position to actually offer one, collaborate with others to provide that unforgettable gift. Regardless of the seasonal celebration, *consumer shopping is alive and well*. Stock what they’re looking for. 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