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Feb
14

Infographic American Shoppers Spend $19 billion On Valentine’s Day!

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2015 Valentine’s Day Spending Stats

The NRF is reports Valentine’s Day spending at $19 billion with more than $142 per person as +60% of consumers say they will celebrate with purchases this year. Ebates.com announced a new Valentine’s survey that reports 39% have smartphones as a top choice for Valentine’s gifts for her, and him. With iPhone6 deals and iPad Air deals will surely creep into Valentine’s gift lists, we fully expect spending to exceed $20 billion this year. The trend to get something techie may not be as romantic as chocolates and flowers, but there are apps that can simulate a whole lot more than taste and fragrance! Traditional gifts will still be a boon for retailers though as half are expected to buy candy and 1/3 or more will once again buy flowers, with males outspending females 2 to 1. The guys may want to visit FatWallet’s Valentine’s Deals to find increased cash back and coupons to help them save some dough!

25 Valentine’s predictions and fun facts that indicate a 2015 shopping spree…of those who celebrate Valentine’s Day:

Sourced from fatwallet.com

Dec
28

By IHWIR Admin

Its Still 2014 and Valentine’s Day Is Already Starting

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Valentine's Day Is Already Starting

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Christmas leftovers are still edible and yet stores are already rolling out the Valentine’s Day paraphernalia. Jesus Christ, can’t we let these holidays breathe a little?

I saw this with my very own eyes when I stopped off at Walmart on the morning of December 24; the Christmas candy was down to the dregs and they were already filling the empty shelves with heart-shaped treats. And it’s not that Georgia is getting particularly aggressive, either. Reports are trickling in from across the country:

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By 2016 Americans won’t even be capable of keeping track of the seasons. Good job, retailers.

Sourced from Jezebel.com

Feb
12

By IHWIR Admin

McDonald’s to serve romantic or family-friendly Valentine’s Day meals

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Tampa, Florida– Valentine’s Day reservations are pouring in for a local restaurant, but it might come as a surprise as to which one.Two local fast food restaurants are filling up their reservations list for V-Day… McDonalds in Tampa. “We really want everybody to enjoy Valentine’s- that’s the main idea,” said a store manager at a Dale Mabry location, Ernesto Izquierdo.

He said his guest services manager came up with the idea.
“She has three children and she said it would be a sweet idea, especially for families who want to bring their kids with them on their Valentine’s Day dinner.”
He agreed and got the go-ahead from his boss with Caspers Company- that owns dozens of McDonald’s locations in the Tampa area.
“We will have a section reserved for those Valentine’s Day diners and the tables will be decorated with table cloths, and flowers and hearts everywhere. The servers will be nicely dressed and take everyone’s order.”
Another McDonald’s location off Busch Blvd is also trying the Valentine’s Day dinner for the first time.
“I can’t wait because I just bought all the decorations,” said assistant manager Taneka Cosby.
Cosby said she is putting flowers in each table along with glittery heart shapes, and champagne glasses.
“No real champagne but they are pretty glasses!” laughed Cosby.
Her location has at least five reservations already while Izquierdo’s McDonald’s has 20 reservations.
“We have more reservations than we expected already, but we will make it work and keep everyone happy and smiling, because that is what we do best,” he said. “And remember this does not have to be romantic, it could be a dad taking his daughter for Valentine’s Day Dinner, and it will be special if they share it with us,” he added.

The two locations are:

Address: 6717 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL
Phone: (813) 876-5412
Address: 3411 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 988-6700