AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinking about
shopping for some pre-summer essentials? Good news! The month of
May offers plenty of discounts and sales just in time for
Memorial Day weekend. RetailMeNot, a
leading digital savings destination connecting consumers with
retailers, restaurants and brands, both online and in-store, has
the inside scoop on wise buys for the last two weeks of the
month.
Sleep On It
While mattresses are typically a big investment, they are meant
to last for up to eight years, according to the Better Sleep
Council. The good news is that Memorial
Day weekend is prime time to buy this high-ticket item,
and national retailers are offering plenty of great deals on
mattresses of all shapes and sizes.
The reason? "Shoppers tend to take their time before making a
big purchase," says Sara Skirboll,
shopping and trends expert at RetailMeNot. "The long weekend gives
people plenty of time to shop until they find the perfect one.
Three days allows for looking, trying and then buying."
And just in time for Memorial Day,
1800Mattress is offering 15% off purchases.
Accessorize Your Grill
It's almost impossible to grill the perfect steak without the
necessary accessories. Grill gear is deeply discounted this month
as retailers know people will spend time over the next few months
outdoors and on patios. Skirboll explains that big-box stores often
discount popular items so they sell more before a holiday.
"While grilling accessories are great to buy now, wait to
buy a new grill closer to Labor Day.
Stock up now on things like grill cleaning tools, rotisseries and
grilling utensils."
Places like Sears and Home Depot have a great selection of
grilling accessories and gear, with an average of 40% off.
Gifts Galore
Mother's Day has come and gone,
but there is still plenty to celebrate. Summer means graduations,
Father's Day, weddings and summer
get-togethers, making May the pinnacle of gift buying. Purchasing
gifts for every gathering can quickly become tough on the wallet,
though. According to our research, those planning to purchase gifts
for college or high school grads in 2017 will spend $110 and $93
dollars on those items, respectively. The average planned
spending for Father's Day gifts is
around $57. Those attending a wedding
this year will spend an average of $140 on a gift for the bride and groom.
"Gift-giving can become expensive, so I always recommend pooling
funds with a group of friends for a more substantial gift," says
Skirboll. "Bed Bath & Beyond and Macy's are both great places
to start looking for the perfect gift."
The Great Outdoors
April showers are said to bring May flowers. And with blooming
flowers comes fresh air and plenty of sunshine. Camping out,
whether it be out in the wild or simply in your backyard, should be
done right. Expect deep discounts on camping essentials such as
tents, hammocks and fire pits for a true outdoor experience.
According to the survey, more than 1 in 5 people plan to do some
form of outdoor activities during their vacation. Things like
camping (24%), hiking (22%) and fishing (22%) are all among popular
activities for the summer. Retailers like Cabela's, Academy and
Dick's Sporting Goods are great places to get started on your
outdoor checklist.
Survey Methodology
The RetailMeNot Q1 2017 survey was conducted
between February 2 through 5, 2017,
among 1,028 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and over,
using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas are set to
ensure reliable and accurate representation of the entire U.S.
population ages 18 and over. Results of any sample are subject to
sampling variation and are estimated. The magnitude of the
variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews
and the level of the percentages expressing the results. In this
particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result
does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3.1 percentage points
from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been
conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the
sample. The margin of error for any subgroups will be slightly
higher.
About RetailMeNot, Inc.
RetailMeNot (https://www.retailmenot.com/corp/) is a leading
savings destination connecting consumers with retailers,
restaurants and brands, both online and in-store. The company
enables consumers across the globe to find hundreds of thousands of
digital offers to save money while they shop or dine out. During
the 12 months ended December 31,
2016, RetailMeNot, Inc. experienced over 650 million visits
to its websites. It also averaged 23.1 million mobile unique
visitors per month during the three months ended December 31, 2016. RetailMeNot, Inc. estimates
that approximately $4.4 billion in
retailer sales were attributable to consumer transactions from paid
digital offers in its marketplace in 2016, more than $600 million of which were attributable to its
in-store solution. The RetailMeNot, Inc. portfolio of websites and
mobile applications includes RetailMeNot.com in the United States; RetailMeNot.ca in
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Media contact:
Katie Hammill
RetailMeNot, Inc.
Khammill@rmn.com
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