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Dads To Receive A Range Of Gifts For Father's Day That Can Be Found At The Grove Northridge

A recent National Retail Federation survey shows total spending is expected to reach $14.3 billion, highest in the survey's 13-year history

It’s neckties, sporting goods and greeting cards, among other great gifts for Dads as shoppers head to The Grove Northridge for Father’s Day presents with more than 30 retail, specialty and dining options. The Grove Northridge is the ideal shopping destination to get the perfect gift for Dad by Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19.

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, U.S. consumers are expected to spend an average of $125.92. The survey also found 22 percent of shoppers will opt for a “gift of experience” such as tickets to a concert or a sporting event.

Consumers also plan to spend $3.1 billion on special outings such as dinner, brunch or other types of a “fun activity/experience” given by 47 percent. Clothing given by 43 percent and gift cards given by 41 percent are tied just under $2 billion each while consumer electronics given by 20 percent follow at $1.7 billion. As with Mother’s Day, greeting cards are the most commonly purchased gift at 65 percent but account for only $833 million of projected spending. Other popular gifts include personal care, automotive accessories, books, music, home improvement/gardening supplies and sporting goods.

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“It’s encouraging to see consumers planning to splurge on dads,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “This increase in spending could be a good sign related to consumers’ willingness to spend more as we head into the second half of the year.”

When searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift, 38 percent of consumers will head to department stores and 32 percent will shop online while 27 percent will shop at a discount store, 24 percent at a specialty store and 17 percent at a local small business.

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The Grove Northridge has a variety of discount, department and specialty stores in the downtown area featuring Father’s Day shopping spots with Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Pier 1 Imports, among others, including:

- A variety of Father’s Day gifts can be found at Big Lots, including Father’s Day recliners, camping accessories, headphones and earbuds, and shavers and trimmers, plus much more.

- Celebrate Dad at Dollar Tree with savings on Father’s Day balloons; Father’s Day greeting cards; Father’s Day gift bags, wrap or tissue; Father’s Day mugs, cologne and electronic accessories; plus much more.

- Father’s Day shoppers will enjoy a selection of gifts at Pier 1 Imports including ottomans and recliners, bar cabinets and accessories, wall art and decor, and clocks and sculptures, and more.

“The Grove Northridge offers a variety of options for shopping and dining where families can treat Dad to a special gift or delicious meal,” said Tony Shooshani, owner’s representative for The Grove Northridge. “We continue to add new tenants and restaurants to enhance the dining and retail selections in the downtown area.”

The Grove Northridge’s dining options include Rosie's BBQ and Grillery featuring ribs, chicken and tri-tip, among many other barbecue favorites; Chi Chi Pizza featuring authentic pizzas and pastas, and chicken and sandwiches, along with delicious salads and soups; Musashi Restaurant for Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi; Thai Bamboo featuring gourmet Thai cuisine; and fresh brewed Barclays’ Coffee with great teas and delicious desserts.

The Grove Northridge is a 148,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of 30 national and local retail stores, specialty shops and dining outlets located at Tampa Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Northridge, CA 91324. The broad mix of tenants consistently serves the needs of the surrounding community featuring tenants of various sizes with creative, unique, and moderately priced goods. The Grove Northridge provides free parking in its parking lots throughout the area. For additional information, please call 310-274-2777.

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