Moms To Be Spoiled With Jewelry, Electronics and Special Outings; All To Be Found At The Grove Northridge For Mother's Day

Shoppers can spoil mom at The Grove Northridge for Mother’s Day with the more than 30 retail, specialty and dining options. The Grove Northridge is the ideal shopping destination to get the right gift for Mom by Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8.

Americans are looking forward to splurging on their moms with jewelry, electronics and special outings for Mother’s Day this year. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $172.22.

Consumers plan to spend $4.2 billion on jewelry, given by 35.3 percent of shoppers; $4.1 billion on special outings such as dinner or brunch, given by 55.2 percent; $2.4 billion on flowers given by 66.5 percent; $2.2 billion on gift cards given by 43.2 percent; $1.9 billion respectively on clothing, given by 35.4 percent; and consumer electronics given by 13.8 percent; and $1.6 billion on personal services, like a day at the spa given by 22.5 percent. Greeting cards are the most commonly purchased gift at 78.4 percent of those surveyed but account for only $792 million of the projected spending.

“It’s clear that Americans want to honor their mothers this Mother’s Day,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Whether it’s a special meal at her favorite restaurant, jewelry or a new smartphone, families are planning to indulge mom again this year.”

When searching for the perfect gift, 33 percent of consumers will head to department stores and 28.7 percent will shop at specialty stores, while 23.1 percent plan to shop at a local small business.

The Grove Northridge has a variety of discount, department and specialty stores in the downtown area featuring Mother’s Day shopping spots with Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Pier 1 Imports, among others, including:

- A variety of Mother’s Day gifts can be found at Big Lots, including specialty candles, picture frames, wall plaques, home furnishings, plus much more.

- Celebrate Mom at Dollar Tree with savings on Mother’s Day balloons; Mother’s Day cards; Mother’s Day gift bags, wrap or tissue; Mother’s Day photo frames, floral, vases or candles; plus much more.

- Mother’s Day shoppers will enjoy a selection of gifts at Pier 1 Imports including jewelry boxes, armoires, and vanities; decorative vases, platters and bowls; floral stems; fragrance; frames; pillows; windchimes and planters; gift cards; and more.

“The Grove Northridge offers families a variety of options for shopping and dining with Mom in the downtown area,” said Tony Shooshani, owner’s representative for The Grove Northridge. “We continue to add new tenants and restaurants to broaden the retail options and dining selection that enhances the shopping experience.”

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