Saturday 3 September 2011

Retail Sales Predictions For Father's Day

It might be a little late with Father's Day tomorrow but here are some professional estimates on the business we can expect.

Father's Day Spending Forecast 2011: IbisWorld

Father's Day gift category
2011 spending ($m)
2010 spending ($m)
% change
Cafes and Restaurants
157.0
154.1
1.86
Hardware and Electrical
141.8
135.1
4.71
Clothing
65.4
69.1
-5.60
Other
65.2
65.0
0.23
Gift cards
64.4
63.4
1.54
Sporting Goods and apparel
61.4
60.8
1.04
Liquor
32.5
31.6
2.71
Books & CD's
30.2
32.0
-5.81
Personal Care
29.7
29.2
1.47
Total
647.6
636.5
1.72