What's the hot holiday gift trends

Woodfield Mall conducted a shoppers survey to see what everyone would like to see under the Christmas tree this year.

The top three gift picks in all statistically-projectable gender/age

groups were as follows:

• Women 18-24 – casual apparel (53%); shoes/boots (50%); necklace/bracelet/earrings (30%)
• Women 25-34 – shoes/boots (53%); casual apparel (40%); handbags/briefcase (32%)
• Women 35-44 – casual apparel (43%); shoes/boots (34%); tablet computer (24%)
• Women 45-54 – necklace/bracelet/earrings (35%); shoes/boots (33%); casual apparel (31%)
• Women 55+ - casual apparel (51%); handbag/briefcase (37%); necklace/bracelet/earrings (29%)
• Men 18-24 – casual apparel & outerwear (30% ea.); athletic wear & watch & gaming system/
• software (25% ea.)
• Men 25-44 – tablet computer (37%); casual apparel & watch & cell phone & laptop (27% ea.)
• Men 45+ - tablet computer (41%); casual apparel & sporting goods (36% ea.); shoes/boots & watch (23% ea.)

Did any of these items make it in your Black Friday shopping bags?

Woodfield Mall, the Chicago area’s largest shopping center, is home to nearly 300 stores and restaurants, including dozens that can’t be found anywhere else in the Midwest. Merchants range from the unique – fine art and jewelry dealers, cutting-edge clothiers for men, women, teens and children, and home furnishing emporiums – to nationally-recognized department stores Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, jcpenney and Sears. Located at Route 53 and Golf Road in Schaumburg, 25 miles from downtown Chicago, Woodfield is the top tourist destination in Illinois. For additional information, including extended holiday hours and seasonal events, visit www.shopwoodfield.com, or call 847-330-1537.