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UK shoppers set to spend £700m on Father’s Day this year, says GlobalData

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With retail spending on Father’s Day in the UK forecast to reach £695m in 2024, up 1.8% on 2023, retailers should kick off Father’s Day promotions earlier, according to GlobalData. The UK Father’s Day market is less than half the size of the UK Mother’s…

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