BRC VALENTINE’S DAY FACTS

14 February 2006

Valentine’s Day is worth approximately £2.3 billion in the UK. 52% of this (£1.2 billion) is spent through high street retailers.

42% of the population (25.2 million people) will spend money on their Valentine
On average, an individual will spend £92.50 (men spend slightly more than women; average £93.75 compared to £88.70).