Mother’s Day 2016 Stats

Almost 85% of American adults are planning to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, reports the NRF, with celebrants expecting to spend just over $172 on items such as clothing, jewelry and flowers. While the per-celebrant spending estimate is down slightly from last year’s peak, the total amount projected to be spent on Mother’s Day – of $21.4 billion – would represent the highest figure in at least a decade. (more…)