A recent National Retail Federation survey shows total spending is expected to reach $14.3 billion, highest in the survey’s 13-year history
OXNARD — It’s neckties, sporting goods and greeting cards, among other great gifts for Dads as shoppers head to Centerpoint Mall for Father’s Day presents with more than 49 retail, specialty, entertainment and dining options. Centerpoint Mall is the ideal shopping destination to get the perfect gift for Dad by Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19.
According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $125.92. The survey also found 22 percent of shoppers will opt for a “gift of experience” such as tickets to a concert or a sporting event.
Consumers also plan to spend $3.1 billion on special outings such as dinner, brunch or other types of a “fun activity/experience” given by 47 percent. Clothing given by 43 percent and gift cards given by 41 percent are tied just under $2 billion each while consumer electronics given by 20 percent follow at $1.7 billion. As with Mother’s Day, greeting cards are the most commonly purchased gift at 65 percent but account for only $833 million of projected spending. Other popular gifts include personal care, automotive accessories, books, music, home improvement/gardening supplies and sporting goods.
“It’s encouraging to see consumers planning to splurge on dads,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “This increase in spending could be a good sign related to consumers’ willingness to spend more as we head into the second half of the year.”
When searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift, 38 percent of consumers will head to department stores and 32 percent will shop online while 27 percent will shop at a discount store, 24 percent at a specialty store and 17 percent at a local small business.
Centerpoint Mall has a variety of discount, department and specialty stores in the downtown area featuring Mother’s Day shopping spots with Daniel’s Jewelers, Dollar Tree, Rite Aid, Superior Grocers and Walmart, among others, including:
- A terrific Father’s Day deal can be found at Daniel’s Jewelers now through June 19.
- Celebrate Dad at Dollar Tree with savings on Father’s Day balloons; Father’s Day greeting cards; Father’s Day gift bags, wrap or tissue; Father’s Day mugs, cologne and electronic accessories; plus much more.
- A variety of Father’s Day gifts can be found at Rite Aid, including Father’s Day greeting and gift cards, fragrances, shavers or trimmers, and much more.
- Father’s Day shoppers will enjoy a selection of gifts at Superior Grocers including barbecue specials, grocery items and accessories, plus much more.
- Find the perfect gift for the perfect price for Father’s Day at Walmart including men’s grooming gifts, fragrances and gifts sets, men’s clothing and jewelry, video games, auto accessories, and grilling gifts, among much more.
“Centerpoint Mall offers a variety of options for shopping and dining where families can treat Dad to a special gift or delicious meal,” said Tony Shooshani, owner’s representative for Centerpoint Mall. “We continue to add new tenants and restaurants to enhance the dining and retail selections in the downtown area.”
Centerpoint Mall offers guests many restaurant selections including Mac’s BBQ serving ribs, tri-tip, sausages and more; Mongolian BBQ with stir-fried meats, noodles, vegetables and herbs; Chinese Combo delicious Chinese in a relaxed setting; It’s Greek To Me for a diverse variety of contemporary Greek dishes; El Nopalito, Tortas La Mancha, for great Mexican food; Subway for fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches; Popeye’s for southern-style chicken and biscuits; Taco Bell for Mexican fast food; Gogurt Yogurt, Tutti Frutti, for frozen yummy yogurt; and Big Straw for fresh fruit smoothie BOBA.
For a complete list of the 49 retail stores, specialty shops and dining outlets at Centerpoint Mall, please visit http://www.oxnardcentercompany.com
Centerpoint Mall is a 383,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of national and local retail stores located in the center of Oxnard, California. Centerpoint Mall is the City Center of regional enclosed shopping. The broad mix of tenants consistently serves the needs of the surrounding community featuring tenants of various sizes with creative, unique, and moderately priced goods. Centerpoint Mall provides free parking in its parking lots throughout the area. For additional information, please call 805-487-1142, visit www.oxnardcentercompany.com, and Like at Facebook: facebook.com/centerpoint.