While ending 2020 felt like a feat in its own right, 2021 was supposed to be a year of optimism—transitioning out of the pandemic and into a “new normal” lifestyle with the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, borders reopening, and once again being able to hug your loved ones.

Even though last year was challenging on many levels, we here at Kreber have been asking ourselves (and our clients) to pause and reflect on what we learned last year, and to focus on what worked well. What we’ve seen across the board, no matter the industry or sales category we’ve worked with? Being the best at the basics is a good place to return your focus when external events are, shall we say, uncertain.

Even with a pandemic and protests happening all around the country, customers are determined not to forget dear ol’ dad this month.

In fact, The National Retail Federation expects them to spend more than ever before for Father’s Day, with the average shopper shelling out $138 on everything from gift cards to special outings to home improvement supplies.

Anticipating this windfall, top national retailers are out in full force with gift guides and other unique content that’s geared to help them get as much of that Father’s Day spend as possible.