Easter shoppers spend record amount on holiday Easter is Sunday, April 4, 2021. (Source: Storyblocks) By Adria Goins | April 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM CDT - Updated April 1 at 9:24 PM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - More Americans are relying on the recent stimulus check to fatten their Easter baskets. The holiday has the average shopper hopping into stores and opening up their wallet.
A recent National Retail Federation survey shows Americans plan to dish out an average of $179.10 during the holiday. That’s considered an all-time high.
The survey also showed nearly 80% of people intended to celebrate Easter in 2021, collectively spending $21.6 billion.
Taking a closer look at the numbers shows shoppers will spend an average of nearly $52 on food, more than $31 on gifts, and another $25 on candy.
Religion Notes: April 1, 2021
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