Insight Report 3 minutes PremiumUS 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: Dick’s Sporting Goods To Acquire Foot Locker: Analyzing Store Overlap, Shopper Penetration and Strategic ReachUS CPG Sales Tracker: Homecare and Health Dominate at the Start of 2025Head-to-Head in Global Discount Grocery Retailing: Aldi vs. LidlThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 22: US Consumer Insights—Tariffs and Inflation
