Valentines Day news and trends

Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech

February 13, 2024
Valentine’s Spending Expected to Hit Record $14.2 Billion
Retail // January 29, 2024

Americans are projected to spend $14.2 billion this Valentine’s Day amid heightened consumer confidence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Venus et Fleur Pitches Flowers as Valentine’s Day Investments 
Retail // January 27, 2024

Valentine’s Day has long been associated with the exchange of thoughtful gifts, and few tokens of affection are as iconic as a bouquet of flowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Would You Brave a Stampede for Love or a Stanley Cup?
Retail // January 06, 2024

Would you brave crowds and the possibility of getting trampled in the name of love this Valentine’s Day? All to secure the newest Stanley tumbler for your loved one? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

3 Ways Retailers Are Keeping It Real This Valentine’s Day
Retail // February 14, 2023

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Interviews & Exclusives
Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech

February 13, 2024
In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of hopeful hearts for financial gain.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Love: There’s An App For That

February 14, 2020
Today (Feb. 14) is Valentine’s Day, the official day we collectively celebrate love in all its glories. Couples will go out, and dedicated singles will stay in, while the not-in-love-but-looking-hard...

Match.com And Alexa’s Valentine’s Mismatch

February 13, 2018
Alexa has many valuable skills to share – a little over 25,000, to be precise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Valentine’s Day Gifting By The Numbers

February 20, 2017
Didn’t get what you wanted on Valentine’s Day? Then, according to Loop Commerce, surprisingly, you are among the mere 12 percent of consumers who received a gift and decided they...

Quick Reads
Valentine’s Spending Expected to Hit Record $14.2 Billion

January 29, 2024
Americans are projected to spend $14.2 billion this Valentine’s Day amid heightened consumer confidence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Catfish Casanovas Prey on More Romance Scam Victims

February 09, 2022
Online romance scams happen all year round, but with Valentine’s Day less than a week away, even the smartest people looking for love could get swept up into the digital...

Record Retail Spending Expected This Valentine’s Day

February 08, 2019
A recent survey showed that retailers are going to get some love on Valentine’s Day, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

The Strangest Tokens Of Affection Payments and Commerce

February 14, 2018
Today is Valentine’s Day, and although the hours grow short, there is still time to get the special someone a special something. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...