Friday Research Wrap, 2/12/16

Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $19.7 billion this year, up by more than 4% from last year and representing the highest mark in the NRF’s decade-long survey history. The increase is the result largely of a lift in per-celebrant spending, with the 55% of adults planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year planning to spend an average of $147, up from last year’s $142. (more…)