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Father's Day spending on track to set new high record in 2026. Here's what people are buying.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.

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What happened Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.
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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jun 21, 2:21 PM

Father's Day spending on track to set new high record in 2026. Here's what people are buying.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jun 21, 2:21 PM

Father's Day spending on track to set new high record in 2026. Here's what people are buying.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jun 21, 2:21 PM

Father's Day spending on track to set new high record in 2026. Here's what people are buying.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jun 21, 2:21 PM

Father's Day spending on track to set new high record in 2026. Here's what people are buying.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 21, 2:21 PM

Father's Day spending on track to set new high record in 2026. Here's what people are buying.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jun 21, 2:21 PM

Father's Day spending on track to set new high record in 2026. Here's what people are buying.

Consumers plan to spend an average of $226.58 on gifts and celebrations, with greeting cards, clothing and special outings among the top picks.

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Jun 21, 2:21 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Jun 21, 2:21 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jun 21, 2:21 PM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

Jun 21, 2:21 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.