Splurge This Mother’s Day With The Grove Northridge Shopping And Dining

Splurge this Mother’s Day with The Grove Northridge shopping and dining at the more than 30 retail, specialty and restaurants ranging from jewelry and gift cards to dining and clothing, among others. The Grove Northridge is the popular destination to shop for Mom leading up to Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14.

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Americans will spend more than ever as they celebrate Mom with spending for Mother’s Day expected to reach $23.6 billion, topping last year’s record of $21.4 billion and a new all-time high. Those celebrating plan to spend an average of $186.39 per person, also up from last year’s previous record of $172.22.

When it comes to Mother’s Day gifts, consumers plan to spend $5 billion on jewelry, purchased by 36 percent of shoppers; $4.2 billion on special outings such as dinner or brunch, purchased by 56 percent; $2.6 billion on flowers, purchased by 69 percent; $2.5 billion on gift cards, purchased by 45 percent; $2.1 billion on clothing, purchased by 37 percent; $2 billion on consumer electronics, purchased by15 percent; and $1.9 billion on personal services such as a spa day, purchased by 24 percent.

The overall increase is expected to be driven largely by spending on jewelry, which is up 19 percent, and personal services, up 15 percent.

“With spring in full bloom, many Americans are looking forward to splurging on their mothers this Mother’s Day,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers will be ready with a wide range of gift options and a variety of promotions for their customers."

When searching for the perfect gift, 35 percent of consumers will head to department stores and 31 percent will shop at specialty stores such as florists, jewelers or electronics stores, while 24 percent plan to shop at a local small business.

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

- Mother’s Day specials abound at Big Lots, including cards, baskets, various gifts, decorations, candy, and much more.

- Surprise Mom from the Dollar Tree with great gift ideas including helium-filled Mother’s Day balloons along with assorted Mother’s Day items.

- Take the stress out of Mother’s Day shopping at Pier 1 Imports featuring pillows; quilts and throws; bath; hand-painted drinkware; frames; jewelry boxes, armoires and vanities; and gift cards; plus much more.

“The Grove Northridge has a variety of great specialty shops and small businesses that offer a terrific mix of gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day,” said Tony Shooshani, managing member of Shooshani Developers. “And if brunch or dinner is in the plans, then there are plenty of restaurants to select from for Mom.”

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