Mother’s Day vs. Father’s Day Spending

Firefly Store Solutions presents. MOTHER'S FATHER'S DAY DAY FACT FACT Mother's Day was invented by Ann Jarvis in 1908. She created the idea to honor Father's day was invented by Sonona Smart Dodd in 1910 to compete with Mother's Day. She wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran, who was a single parent and raised his six children. her beloved mother when she died in 1905 and made it her life's mission to make it a recognized holiday. GEOGRAPHY Mother's Day is bigger in... Father's Day is bigger in... Everywhere but France. France. SPENDING FACT FACT OVER JUST $20 $13 BILLION BILLION WAS SPENT ON MOM LAST YEAR. WAS SPENT ON DAD LAST YEAR. TOP GIFTS SAY IT WITH FLOWERS... DAD LIKES GADGETS... or clothing, jewely and electronics. Here are the most often purchased gifts for Mother's Day. electronics and books. Stock these item types to boost profits on Father's Day. 141% DIY Electronics 45%I 125% Other | 16% Clothing | 10% Electronics 15% Jewelry 13% Flowers Books 24% Other 23% Sports/Golf 5% Spirits 2% Tie 1% I DO DON'T what your customers likely will do - check your website on tablet or iphone to be sure products display properly. forget 1st time Moms and Dads. Target them through social media promotions on Facebook and Twitter. INCREASE SALES Brought to you by Firefly Store Solutions The source for all your store's Mother's and Father's Day display and store solutions. Visit us online at firefly store solutions www.fireflystoresolutions.com