Treasure Coast Retailers Brace for Record $24.9B Easter Spending Surge

American consumers are projected to spend a record $24.9 billion on Easter this year, a figure that Treasure Coast retailers could feel in their registers as the April 5 holiday approaches, according to a National Retail Federation forecast.

If the projection holds, it would surpass the previous Easter spending record of $24 billion set in 2023 — a $900 million jump year over year. The NRF surveyed 7,845 adults between March 2 and 11 using Prosper Insights & Analytics to collect the data.

Eighty percent of consumers nationwide said they plan to celebrate Easter in some form. The top spending categories break down as follows: 92% of shoppers plan to buy sweets, 90% will purchase food specifically for the holiday, 64% will spend on gifts, 53% on decorations and 51% on clothing, according to the survey.

The survey was conducted just as rising gasoline prices were beginning to escalate — a cost that Treasure Coast families bear every week — making the bullish spending outlook notable. "While economic uncertainty remains on the minds of many, consumers are still focused on holiday celebrations like Easter," said Mark Mathews, NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research. "Holidays provide an important opportunity for families to reconnect and create lasting memories, even as economic conditions fluctuate."

For Treasure Coast shoppers weighing holiday budgets already stretched by elevated grocery and insurance costs, the national data suggests many households are choosing to spend on seasonal celebrations regardless of broader financial pressures. According to available information,

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