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Holiday sales as a percentage of annual sales in the United States 2016, by sector

Holiday sales as a percentage of annual sales in the United States in 2016, by sector

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