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: February 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesAnalyst Corner—Trimming Waistlines and Spending: Exploring New Data on GLP-1’s Impact on Consumer Purchases, with John MercerWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 33: River Island Confirms Store Closures; Claire’s UK Files for AdministrationShoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile Times
