Insight ReportUS Father’s Day Spending Forecast to Hit $15.3 Billion, the Second-Highest Total in Survey’s History Coresight Research June 6, 2018 Executive Summary Spending for Father’s Day, which falls on June 17 this year, is expected to reach a near-record high of $15.3 billion in 2018, down slightly from last year’s record total of $15.5 billion, according to an annual spending survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Americans are expected to spend an average of $133 per person on the holiday this year, down from $135 per person last year. Top purchase categories for Father’s Day this year include “special outing” experiences (such as dinner or concert and sporting event tickets), clothing and gift cards. Department stores and online websites are expected to see the majority of Father’s Day shoppers. Nearly half of smartphone owners will research gift ideas on their device, up from 33% last year. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Lower-Income Sentiment Continues to Weaken; Plus, Off-Price and Dollar Stores in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: Growth Set for a Slowdown in February and MarchAnalyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav Pitaliya
