The data illustrates holiday sales as a percentage of annual sales in the U.S. in 2016, by sector. In that year, jewelry stores made up 28.6% of annual sales in the U.S. The holiday season accounts for more sales than Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Easter, and St. Patrick's Day combined. Total holiday retail sales amounted to approx. 655.8 billion USD in 2016.
Jewelry stores | 28.6 |
Department stores | 23.7 |
Discount stores | 22.5 |
Electronic & mail order retailers | 22.5 |
Electronics and appliances stores | 22.2 |
Sporting goods, book, hobby & music stores | 21.9 |
Clothing stores | 21.8 |
Shoe stores | 20.1 |
Warehouse clubs & superstores | 19.2 |
Furniture & home furnishings stores | 18.9 |
Food & beverage stores | 17.6 |
Health & personal care stores | 17.4 |
Building & garden equipment & supplies | 16 |