All Valentine's Day articles
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Sugar Confectionery: 4 July
Increasingly, confectionery is being aligned with wellbeing
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Category ReportValentine’s Day and Easter offer growth opportunities for own label
When it comes to seasonal events, Christmas is hard to beat as a sales driver
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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