Valentine’s Day

NRF says Valentine’s Day gift spending to reach new record

Total spending on significant others for Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $14.2 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers are ready... more »

NRF expects Valentine’s Day spending to reach $23.9 billion

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »

Report reveals Valentine’s Day spending to total $21.8 Billion

Just over half (52%) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper... more »

NRF expects record Valentine’s Day spending this year

Coming off a strong holiday season, Americans are expected to set another record for Valentine’s Day spending this year as they continue to widen the range of those they’re buying for, according to the annual... more »

Jumbo George leads additions to First & Main Valentine’s Day Collection

First & Main, wholesale manufacturer of plush and soft-sculptured gifts, has introduced several new designs to its Valentine’s Day Collection for 2016.Debuting as the line’s signature piece is Jumbo George,... more »

Candy Business Grows Sweeter Over the Years

Rochester, NY - Craig Sykut is getting ready again for the Valentine's Day rush. After that, it's quickly on to Easter.It's been the same kind of routine for nearly a century at Andy's Candies, where... more »

Expressions of Love, Life at the Heart of Waxing Poetic’s Jewelry Collections

Summerland, CA - Although I have never had a problem expressing myself, there are times when coming up with just the right words of love and encouragement can be challenging.When my daughter had our first... more »

Cobourg Shop Offers a Sweet Gift

Cobourg, ON - A sweet treat for your sweetheart, chocolate for Valentine’s Day is rooted in modern-day traditions.In Cobourg, Harden and Huyse Chocolates offers its Belgium chocolates in a heart-shaped box also made of chocolate,... more »

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