Australians are set to spend nearly a billion on Mother’s Day gifts this year, with alcohol, food and flowers continuing to be the most popular choices.
A survey of 1,682 adults conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan predicts Australians will spend A$925 million (US$611 million)—up A$166 million (US$106 million), or 22 percent from 2022.
Despite the rising cost of living pressures, five in six participants said they plan to spend the same or more than they did last year. Nearly half, 10.1 million, said they were planning to buy gifts for Mother’s Day, with the average spending expected to be A$92 (US$60.78)….