America's 20 Billion Dollar Day Of Love

Last Sunday was an extremely lucrative day for the US economy with people spending a combined total of $15 billion on the Super Bowl. This Sunday marks Valentine's Day and this year, loved-up couples are going to spend $19.7 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Candy, greeting cards and an evening out are top of the gift list this year with men set to spend significantly more than women as usual. 54.8 percent of Americans intend celebrating in some manner on Sunday, and people are also going to spend an average of $26.24 on gifts for their pets.

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This chart shows the key numbers behind Valentine's Day 2016.

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Mexico: most popular gifts for Valentine's Day in 2024, by gender
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Argentina: most popular gifts for Valentine's Day in 2024
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U.S. Valentine's Day sales 2009-2024
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Plans to celebrate Valentine's Day in the United States 2007-2024
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Mexico City: Valentine's Day sales revenue 2012-2024
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Mexico: Valentine's Day expenditure per person 2023-2024

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