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Mom seen taking a hit on Mother's Day (2009-04-17)

The economy is still in a recession and for the second consecutive year, Mom is taking a hit on Mother's Day.

US consumers will spend 3.89 on average on Mother's Day chopard watches, down more than 10 percent from a year ago, according to a survey released on Thursday by the National Retail Federation.

That follows a dip to 8.63 in 2008 from 9.14 in 2007, according to the survey, which was conducted by market research firm BIGresearch.

Mother's Day falls on May 10 this year.

Most people - - 66.8 percent - will buy flowers for their mothers Short Length Wigs, while 54.8 percent will treat Mom to a special outing like dinner or brunch, the survey said.

Spending on that special outing is expected to total .7 billion, with jewelry spending coming in next at .3 billion u boat watches, the survey said.

Where are people likely to shop for Mom? About 30 percent of those surveyed said they would purchase a gift from a discount store, while 27.2 percent said they would go to their favorite department store. Also, 33 percent said they would go to a specialty store like a florist, gift shop or electronics store.

The survey of 8,667 consumers was conducted March 31 through April 7 .

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cool Mother's Day consumer economy is still in recession Fashion Synthetic Wigs, Mother's Day the second consecutive year consumption decline.

According to the National Retail Federation survey released on Thursday, U.S. consumers spent an average of Mother's Day this year is expected to reach $ 123.89, down 10% more than a year ago.

study by market research firm BIGresearch survey conducted in 2008, Mother's Day Synthetic Wigs, the average consumption from 2007 down to $ 138.63 $ 139.14.

Mother's Day this year is May 10.

survey, most respondents (66.8%) will buy flowers for Mother's Day mothers, 54.8% of people will be invited to the mother outing like dinner or brunch.

, the survey said outing is expected to reach the total cost of 2.7 billion, jewelry consumption in second place, will reach 2.3 billion.

where are people likely to buy Mother's Day gift? About 30% of the respondents said they buy gifts from discount stores, 27.2% of the people choose their favorite department store. Another 33% said they would go to flower shop, gift shop or electronics store and other shops to buy gifts.

The survey polled 8,667 consumers participated, last month 31 to September 7 carried out.