The Average Shopper Is Planning to Spend $356 This Memorial Day Weekend

Here are some Memorial Day weekend shopping stats for you.

1.  40% of Americans are planning to shop Memorial Day sales this year.

2.  We’re planning to spend an average of $356 this weekend.

3.  42% of people are shopping for themselves this weekend.  40% are shopping for kids . . . 37% will pick up items for their spouse or significant other . . . and 29% are shopping for gifts for friends.

4.  61% of people in the survey plan to spend money on food and drinks . . . and 33% plan to shop for clothing.

5.  And the top three retailers people plan to shop with this Memorial Day weekend are:  Walmart . . . Amazon . . . and Target.

(RetailMeNot)