Valentine Infographic Design

Overview:
Retailers get their Heart on for Valentine's Day:

Consumers are expected to spend $17 billion on everything from chocolates, flowers, and jewelry to greetings cards, clothing, and even a special gift for a pet to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Consumers love to spend $ on Valentine’s Day:

Buying something special for a significant other, family member, friend, coworker, classmate, or pet on Valentine’s Day is making a comeback.

+23% Increase in consumer spending from a low point during the recession of the late-2000s.

+5% Increase in spending over the past five years.

Average Amount spent for Valentine's Day:

2007 $119.67

2008 $122.98

2009 $102.50

2010 $103

2011 $116.21

2012 (Projected) $126.03

Men Plan to dramatically outspend women this year:

Men $112.65

Women $51.56

Some Age Groups are more in the mood for Valentine's Day:

Here's how many of the different age groups plan on celebrating Valentine's Day:

18-24 71%

25-34 71.2%

35-44 64.2%

45-54 58.3%

55-64 49.4%

65+ 44%

Where consumers spend money on Valentine's Day Gifts

Consumers do the bulk of their Valentine's Day shopping at the following Locations

Discount Store 37%

Department Store 33.6%

Specialty Stores 26.8%

Online 19.3%

Florist 17.8%

Jewelry Store 10.6%

Other 9%

Catalog 2.2%

Tips for Retailers to increase Valentine's Day sales online:

1. Product Branding

2. Free Shipping Offers

3. Special Sections

4. Targeting

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