Sporting Goods And Clothing Top Dads’ Gift List For Father’s Day

Dads are hoping for sporting goods and clothing as Father’s Day gifts this year, which can be found in Downtown Long Beach at the more than 40 retail, specialty, entertainment and restaurants that range from apparel and shoes to gift cards and personal care items, among others. Now simply referred to as “The Streets,” the heart of Downtown is centered in between Third Street, Sixth Street, Pine Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard, and is a popular destination for Father’s Day shopping through Sunday, June 17.

According to the survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year. And a total of 77 percent of Americans will celebrate Father’s Day and spend an average of $133 per person.

Consumers plan to spend $2.2 billion on clothing, purchased by 43 percent of shoppers, $2.1 billion on gift cards, by 42 percent, and $1.8 billion on consumer electronics, by 20 percent. In addition, $878 million will be spent on home improvement supplies by 16 percent of shoppers, $862 million on personal care products, by 19 percent, $844 million on greeting cards by 63 percent, and $830 million on tools or appliances, by 16 percent. Another $798 million will be spent on sporting goods or leisure items, by 16 percent, $686 million on automotive accessories, by 16 percent, and $628 million on books or music by 22 percent.

The survey found 47 percent of consumers plan to give a “special outing” gift, such as a concert, sporting event or dinner. This category represents the largest share of spending at $3.2 billion.

“We are pleased to see consumer confidence continue to rise, leading to another near-record holiday spend on Father’s Day,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Leading into the second half of the year, Americans are looking forward to treating their dads and retailers will be prepared to offer a variety of gift options that will create new memories on this special day.”

To find that special Father’s Day gift, 39 percent of those consumers celebrating the holiday will head to a department store, 25 percent will visit a discount store and 24 percent will visit a specialty store.

The Downtown area has just the right variety of discount, specialty stores, small businesses and restaurants featuring Father’s Day shopping and dining options with Big 5 Sporting Goods, Daniel’s Jewelers, Jean Machine, Ross Dress For Less, Luxury Perfumes, Payless ShoeSource, Footaction, Burgerim, The ThickShake Factory, Pie Bar and King Buffet, among others:

- Great gifts for Dad can be found at Big 5 Sporting Goods with sales on camping and fishing gear; water sports; outdoor; electronics, optics and archery; golf items; athletic shoes; apparel; hats; swimwear; sandals; hiking boots; casual shoes; plus much more.

- Just in time for Father’s Day at Daniel’s Jewelers receive 25 percent off any Citizen, Bulova, Wittnauer, Seiko and Juicy Couture watches; also receive a Bulova Travel Clock with any qualifying Bulova or Wittnauer purchase; plus an additional free gift with any purchase of $49.95 or more, all from June 15-17.

- It's the largest Father’s Day shoe sale ever at Jean Machine with all Circa, Fallen, ES and Osiris shoes, among others.

- Father’s Day shoppers will enjoy gift-giving ideas from Ross Dress For Less featuring 20 to 60 percent off department store prices including apparel, shoes, electronics, and much more.

- Personal care items like Colognes are the perfect Father’s Day gifts and can be found at Luxury Perfumes with hundreds to select from at 5 to 50 percent off as compared to department store prices.

- Bring Dad for burgers and a variety of craft beers at Burgerim, a unique and flavorful experience with an uno, duo, trio, or party box of 2.8 oz. patties with unconventional toppings and sauces.

- Treat Dad like a King for a Father’s Day brunch or dinner at King Buffet seafood and grill offering a full-service, all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet with over 120 items to select.

- Chill with Dad and a cool treat at The ThickShake Factory with the best thick shakes on this side of the world.

“Dads are in luck this Father’s Day as the Downtown area has a variety of department, discount and specialty stores offering great gift ideas and more for the holiday,” said Tony Shooshani, Managing Member of Shooshani Developers. “And for bunch, dinner or simply a sweet treat, Dads and families will enjoy the wide variety of dining options available at The Streets.”

The Downtown area presents a wide array of restaurants such as Milana’s New York Pizzeria, an authentic New York pizzeria; Creative Crepes with a variety of savory and sweet delicacies; Fresh Kabobs, the casual, family-style Indian restaurant; Romeo Chocolates offering artisanal, micro-batch chocolate bars and confections; Mitaki Japanese, featuring quick and fresh Japanese cuisine; Subway for fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches; Wing Stop for fresh, hot chicken wings, famous fries and delicious sides; Sushi Zenmaru for teriyaki and rolls; Pie Bar for desserts featuring delicious handcrafted pies that are made from scratch and other scrumptious delights; Chuck E. Cheese’s, more than just fun and games, enjoy great food, always fresh with pizzas, salad bar, oven-baked sandwiches, buffalo wings and more; and Panda Express for Asian-inspired cuisine in a fast casual environment.

“The Streets” in the heart of Downtown is centered in between Third Street, Sixth Street, Pine Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard. For a complete list of the 40 retail, specialty, entertainment and restaurants, please visit http://www.facebook.com/thestreetsdtlb.com.