Flowers either in pots, vases, flats or hanging baskets are one of the most popular gifts for Mother’s Day and that’s good news for area greenhouses, and at least one local fire company, too. The Excelsior Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 will be holding its annual flower sale May 11-19 in Bellwood, the […]
Chocolate in all its delicious forms is often the centerpiece of Valentine’s Day gift-giving, and with 57% of consumers stating they’ll buy candy for their sweetheart, local shops are ready. According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending for the holiday is expected to reach $14.2 […]
Local florists expect their sales of flowers to blossom as Mother’s Day nears. “Mother’s Day is the biggest holiday of the year for most flower shops,”
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Beerbower Jewelers owner Don Beerbower helps a customer try on pearl bracelets at the Hollidaysburg store.
Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $28.1 billion this year, up $1.4 billion from 2020, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation. About 83% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate the annual holiday.
“There is a lot of consumer optimism around Mother’s Day this year as more people are getting vaccinated and stimulus checks are being distributed,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement. “For many, this is a chance to make up for last year’s Mother’s Day when we were under lockdown. With safety guidelines at top of mind, consumers are planning to be with family, are making travel plans and organizing a special brunch or outing. All of these activities will be reflected through their purchasing decisions.”
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A Valentineâs Day candy display at the Gardners Candies Logan Town Centre store. (Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski)
Like other special occasions, Valentine’s Day will be a bit different during the coronavirus pandemic.
Just more than half 52% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
“There is no question the pandemic has disrupted many aspects of Americans’ daily interactions and activities,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay in a statement. “However, there remains a special significance around Valentine’s Day, and consumers are committed to celebrating friends and loved ones, even if that means having to alter those traditional holiday celebrations.”