Valentine's Day
Americannoun
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Back payments would be spread among 12 monthly installments beginning in July, rather than in a lump sum, according to a memo sent to suppliers on Valentine’s Day.
He anticipates consumers could still eye spending during major events such as Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day when retailers offer discounts.
From Los Angeles Times
A year after falling short on Valentine’s Day with muted marketing and not enough lingerie and sleepwear on hand, Victoria’s Secret is going bold during what is a crucial selling season for the maker of intimate apparel.
Americans were expected to spend $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2025, up nearly 6.6% from a year earlier, according to the National Retail Federation, which hasn’t released projections for this year.
Inventory for the three months ending in February is expected to be up in a mid-teens percentage range, 3 percentage points of which relate to Valentine’s Day stock, he said.
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