Celebrate Mom At The Grove Northridge With Great Gifts And Eats

Celebrate mom at The Grove Northridge with great gifts and eclectic eats at the more than 30 retail, specialty and restaurants ranging from jewelry and fashion to confections and cards, among others. The Grove Northridge is the popular destination for Mother’s Day shopping through Sunday, May 13.

According to the survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $23.1 billion this year. The expected spending would be second only to last year’s $23.6 billion, the highest in the 15-year history of the survey at an average $186 per person.

A total 86 percent of Americans will celebrate Mother’s Day in 2018 and spend an average of $180 per person. Individuals ages 35-44 will be the biggest spenders this year at an average $224.

Consumers plan to spend $4.6 billion on jewelry, purchased by 34 percent of shoppers, $4.4 billion on special outings such as dinner or brunch, by 55 percent, and $2.6 billion on flowers, by 69 percent. In addition, $2.5 billion will be spent on gift cards, by 45 percent, $2.1 billion on clothing, by 36 percent, $2.1 billion on consumer electronics, by 14 percent and $1.8 billion on personal services such as a spa day, by 24 percent. Another $956 million will be spent on housewares or gardening tools, by 19 percent, $813 million on greeting cards, by 77 percent, and $494 million on books or music, by 19 percent.

“This year’s Mother’s Day forecast is one of the strongest we’ve ever seen,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “With spring in full bloom, Americans are looking forward to splurging on their mothers and retailers are prepared to offer a variety of options that will allow consumers to find the perfect gift for the occasion."

When searching for Mother’s Day gifts, 35 percent of consumers will head to department stores, 29 percent plan to shop at specialty stores such as florists, jewelers or electronics stores, 23 percent plan to shop at a local small business, 22 percent at discount stores and 10 percent at specialty clothing stores.

The Grove Northridge has just the right variety of department, discount, specialty stores and small businesses featuring Easter shopping options with Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Pier 1 Imports, among others, including:

- Moms are set to enjoy the outdoors on Mother’s Day at Big Lots with hammocks and swings, patio furniture, gazebos, umbrellas, rugs, outdoor decor, gardening, and more.

- Mother’s Day shoppers will love the deals at Dollar Tree including Mother’s Day photo frames, candles, trinket boxes, and more; spa and beauty gifts; along with ladies’ baseball caps, straw hats, or assorted scarves; plus much more.

- Shopping for Mother’s Day at Pier 1 Imports offers candles, wreaths, indoor dining chairs, throws, frames, vases, mugs and mug sets, drinkware and glassware, and jewelry armoires, vanities and lingerie chests, plus more.

“There are a variety of great gifts for mom at The Grove Northridge that will make for a wonderful surprise and terrific holiday,” said Tony Shooshani, Managing Member of Shooshani Developers. “The Grove Northridge is also a great destination for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner with family and friends.”

The Grove Northridge’s dining options include Rosie's BBQ and Grillery featuring ribs, chicken and tri-tip, among many other barbecue favorites; Musashi Restaurant for Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi; Thai Bamboo featuring gourmet Thai cuisine; Chi Chi Pizza featuring authentic pizzas and pastas, and chicken and sandwiches along with delicious salads and soups; and fresh brewed Barclays’ Coffee with great teas and delicious desserts.

The Grove Northridge is a 148,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of 30 national and local retail stores, specialty shops and dining outlets located at Tampa Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Northridge, CA 91324. 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. The Grove Northridge provides free parking in its parking lots throughout the area. For additional information, please call 310-274-2777.