OXNARD — Shoppers will enjoy a variety of deals and dining options for Dad at Centerpoint Mall for Father’s Day at the more than 49 retail, specialty, entertainment and restaurants ranging from jewelry and gift cards to outdoor items and clothing, among others. Centerpoint Mall is the popular destination to shop for Dad leading up to Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18.
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Father’s Day shoppers are expected to spend an average $134.75 for the holiday, up from last year’s $125.92. With 77 percent of consumers surveyed celebrating, total spending is expected to reach $15.5 billion. That’s the highest number in the survey’s 15-year history, topping last year’s previous record of $14.3 billion.
On the spending list for Father’s Day shoppers is $2.2 billion on gift cards, purchased by 43 percent, followed by $2.2 billion on clothing, purchased by 46 percent, and $1.8 billion on consumer electronics purchased by 21 percent. Personal care products such as a bottle of cologne, purchased by 21 percent, total $888 million, slightly edging out home improvement supplies, purchased by 16 percent, at $885 million. Greeting cards are the most common gift, purchased by 64 percent of consumers, but only account for $861 million of projected spending.
More than half of those surveyed plan to buy for their fathers or stepfathers, 54 percent, while others will shop for their husbands, 29 percent, or sons, 10 percent.
“It’s encouraging to see that consumers are spending on special occasions such as Father’s Day,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “This is a positive sign of strong consumer confidence heading into the second half of the year, and a good deal for all the dads who will reap the benefits.”
When searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift, 40 percent of consumers will head to department stores and 24 percent will shop at specialty stores such as jewelers or electronics stores, while 19 percent plan to shop at a local small business.
Centerpoint Mall has just the right variety of department, discount, specialty stores and small businesses featuring Father’s Day shopping options with Daniel’s Jewelers, Dollar Tree, Rite Aid, Superior Grocers and Walmart, among others, including:
– Father’s Day epic watch sale at Daniel’s Jewelers features a free watch with any purchase of Bulova or Wittnauer with a manufacturer’s list price of $375 or more; plus 25 percent off any Bulova, Rolex and Citizen Watches; all from June 16-18.
– Celebrate Dad at Dollar Tree with great gift ideas including helium-filled Father’s Day balloons, cards and frames, along with assorted Father’s Day bags, tissue, paper or shreds, and other items.
– Father’s Day shoppers at Rite Aid will make Dad’s day with a variety of cards and various gifts, candy, decorations, and more.
– Enjoy Father’s Day shopping at Superior Grocers with savings on favorite brands, plus much more.
– Shop for Father’s Day inspired gifts at Walmart from grills, sporting goods and electronics to power tools, watches and gift cards, and more.
“Father’s Day shoppers have a variety of shopping options for Dad at Centerpoint Mall,” said Tony Shooshani, managing member of Shooshani Developers. “There’s also a broad range of restaurants to enjoy in the Mall for guests looking for a quick bite to eat, coffee and dessert, or a full meal.”
Centerpoint Mall offers guests many dining options including El Nopalito, Tortas La Mancha, for great Mexican food; Mongolian BBQ with stir-fried meats, noodles, vegetables and herbs; Chinese Combo delicious Chinese in a relaxed setting; Mac’s BBQ serving ribs, tri-tip, sausages and more; It’s Greek To Me for a diverse variety of contemporary Greek dishes; Subway for fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches; Taco Bell for Mexican fast food; Popeye’s for southern-style chicken and biscuits 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.