All Valentine's Day articles
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NewsM&S has biggest-ever Valentine’s for flower sales
M&S’s share of flowers and plants reached 17.1% in the eight weeks to 14 February, up from 16.3% a year earlier [Circana], as it sold over a million Valentine’s bouquets
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NewsOver 80% of M&S shoppers planning to dine in on Valentine’s Day
In a continuation of a well-established trend of dining in to save on restaurant bills, 82% of M&S shoppers said they would not be going out on 14 February
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NewsSainsbury’s Taste the Difference sales hit £2bn as premium own label demand soars
Taste the Difference is now the fastest-growing supermarket premium own label, Sainsbury’s claims
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Comment & OpinionFantasy food hook-ups: grocery’s ultimate Valentine’s Day duos
Strap yourself in for The Grocer’s ultimate fantasy food collaborations – the kind that could be genius, could be awful, but would definitely get people talking
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Analysis & FeaturesHow co-branding became grocery’s ultimate marketing strategy
Once reserved for occasional promotions, co-branding has become a core strategy for grocery brands seeking to refresh mature categories
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NewsValentine’s Day spend to rise 12% to £1.6bn as AI shapes gift inspiration
Some 42% of adults will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday, with over three-quarters planning to dine at home with their partner, according to research by shopper marketing agency Savvy
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Range PreviewBattle of the Valentine’s Day supermarket dine-in deals
Retailers roll out their annual dine-in deals while attempting to hold prices steady in a market still under pressure from inflation and loyalty pricing
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NewsValentine’s Day lifts food sales in February
Food sales received a Valentine’s Day boost in February but growth remained muted and volumes declined, according to new data released this morning
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Grocer 33Asda wins our shopper’s heart on Valentine’s Day
Asda’s Dundee store racked up 82 points, despite two out-of-stock items
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Comment & OpinionCan libido-boosting food & drink appeal to Brits?
With the right branding and transparent approach to information, aphrodisiac drinks can resonate among stressed-out consumers, says Alex Beckett, Mintel senior director of food & drink research
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NewsData: UK shoppers plan for a budget-friendly Valentine’s Day
UK supermarket meal deals are leading the charge in online Valentine’s Day shopping, says Google’s MD of retail and CPG, Sophie Neary
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NewsLidl giving away £10 shopping vouchers as ‘Valentine’s Day treats’
The rewards are offered today in the Lidl Plus loyalty app
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Analysis & FeaturesHow fmcg’s power couples disrupt business and hold down relationships
Launching a business together can put a strain on relationships – but these happy Valentine’s couples are living and working together to great effect
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NewsMedia Bites 14 February: Unilever, Valentine’s Day, American candy
Unilever’s plans to separate its ice cream division were covered widely by the papers this morning
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Range PreviewSupermarket Valentine’s Day 2025 dine-in deals compared
Co-op has a £10 bargain and M&S has a luxurious £25 offering. There’s something for every couple, throuple or hungry singleton
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Promotional FeaturesSeamless service: the secret to seasonal success
Seasonal events serve as big opportunities for retailers to win new customers. But they need to get it right. So how can on-demand platforms help them ensure success?
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Comment & OpinionSex toys and meal deals: how supermarkets own Valentine’s Day
Do consumers want or indeed need a one-stop supermarket shop for all their romantic requirements?
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NewsDear Valentine’s as prices of chocolate gifts rise in mults
Shelf prices of have risen by as much as 60% in the mults
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KVI TrackerCocoa prices skyrocket ahead of Valentine’s Day and Easter
Poor weather in the Ivory Coast and Ghana has badly affected crops and means chocolate confectionery prices will likely to rise still further
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Range PreviewHeart-shaped cheese, pizza and more food for Valentine’s Day 2024
From heart-shaped cheese, burgers, pizza and doughnuts to lingerie and Shake Shack necklaces on Deliveroo