Results: St. Patrick's Day spending to hit record $7.2B
Published on 03/17/2024
Surveys from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Numerator both indicate that many consumers will wear green for St. Patrick’s Day and celebrate with food and drink.
Source: https://chainstoreage.com/st-patricks-day-spending-hit-record-72b
Source: https://chainstoreage.com/st-patricks-day-spending-hit-record-72b
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According to data from the NRF, consumers plan to spend a record $7.2 billion, or an average of $44.40 per person, on the holiday this year and their top spending categories are food and beverages. A record 62% of consumers, or 162 million Americans, are planning to celebrate. Which of these applies to you? Select all that apply.
I will be doing something to celebrate St Patricks Day today
18%
465 votes
I'll be spending about $44.40 today on St Patricks day food/drinks or activities
5%
140 votes
I'll be spending less than $44.40 today on St Patricks day food/drinks or activities
14%
373 votes
I'll be spending more than $44.40 today on St Patricks day food/drinks or activities
3%
74 votes
Not Applicable
66%
1715 votes
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Top ways of celebrating St. Patrick's Day include the following. Which are you doing? Wearing green (82%)
27%
694 votes
Making a special dinner (29%)
10%
268 votes
Attending a party at a bar or restaurant (27%)
5%
135 votes
Attending a party at a bar or restaurant (27%)
5%
123 votes
Decorating home or office (26%)
5%
126 votes
Hosting a party (12%)
2%
49 votes
Not Applicable
58%
1503 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
61 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89% | 13 | |
| Nothing | 0.27% | 4 |
| Yes load app with st. Patrick’s day | 0.07% | 1 |
| Going to the casino | 0.07% | 1 |
| watch my Grandson in a Irish dance | 0.07% | 1 |
| Attending Church | 0.07% | 1 |
| Eat corn beef,but nothing special | 0.07% | 1 |
| Dinner at a friend's house | 0.07% | 1 |
| Remembering my mom who passed away 28 years ago today :( | 0.07% | 1 |
| SHAMROCK SHAKES | 0.07% | 1 |
| Music and movies | 0.07% | 1 |
| watching the parade | 0.07% | 1 |
| wearing jewelry that is green | 0.07% | 1 |
| Sending lots of appropriate greetings. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Participate in a slot tournament at Club Regent | 0.07% | 1 |
| parade | 0.07% | 1 |
| lunch at church | 0.07% | 1 |
| Church | 0.07% | 1 |
| Remembering a friend's birthday | 0.07% | 1 |
| Staying home watching the curling | 0.07% | 1 |
| Going to a sober party at church | 0.07% | 1 |
| Playing masters rugby league with my team | 0.07% | 1 |
| having dinner out for a going away party, then a concert | 0.07% | 1 |
| Spending time with my wife | 0.07% | 1 |
| Boozing! | 0.07% | 1 |
| Having corned beef and cabbage at my moms. | 0.07% | 1 |
| Close friends | 0.07% | 1 |
| family get together | 0.07% | 1 |
| Green beer | 0.07% | 1 |
| Celebrating my husband's St Patty's Birthday | 0.07% | 1 |
| IrishWhiskey | 0.07% | 1 |
| Nothing - I'm Scottish and we have our own more civilized day. | 0.07% | 1 |
| breaing a fast w/ a church potlluck supperi | 0.07% | 1 |
| Not giving a rat’s ass about surveys like this one! | 0.07% | 1 |
| Irish themed symphony | 0.07% | 1 |
| Painting a painting | 0.07% | 1 |
| drinking champagne in our Waterford shamrock flutes | 0.07% | 1 |
| Just going out to dinner | 0.07% | 1 |
| Softball with step daughter | 0.07% | 1 |
| Drink a bottle of Champagne | 0.07% | 1 |
| Send greeting card | 0.07% | 1 |
| Working | 0.07% | 1 |
| Cartoons and memes | 0.07% | 1 |
| House party | 0.07% | 1 |
| gift | 0.07% | 1 |
| Not celebrating | 0.07% | 1 |
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