Results: Shopping Spree Predicted For Valentine's Day
Published on 01/27/2023
American Consumers are expected to forget their economic worries this Valentine’s Day and spend, spend, spend on their special other. -Forbes.com
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More than half (52%) of consumers surveyed said that they plan to celebrate and will spend an average of $192.80. Do you think you will spend more or less than that amount?
More
5%
140 votes
Less
43%
1237 votes
About the same
14%
397 votes
Not Applicable
39%
1126 votes
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It's a $17 increase from 2022. Of the $17 increase in per-person spending, $14 comes from gifts for pets, friends and co-workers, along with classmates or teachers. Do you buy Valentine's Day gifts for any of the below? Select all that apply Pets
9%
270 votes
Friends
9%
266 votes
Kids
16%
452 votes
Family members excluding spouse or kids
13%
379 votes
Co-workers
2%
63 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
61 votes
Not Applicable
62%
1805 votes
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Even among those who don't plan to celebrate Valentine's Day, 28% will still mark the occasion in some way, seeking non-Valentine's gifts, treating themselves to something special or planning a get-together or evening out with single friends and family members. If you are NOT celebrating Valentine's Day, are you still planning to mark the occasion somehow? Yes
25%
711 votes
No
27%
777 votes
Undecided
15%
425 votes
Not Applicable
34%
987 votes
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Do you like Valentine's Day as a holiday? Yes
32%
931 votes
No
32%
914 votes
Undecided
17%
490 votes
Not Applicable
19%
565 votes
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