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Valentine’s Day<\/a> is upon us, and many Aussies across the country will be celebrating their significant other. Some will have been planning February 14<\/a> for weeks and might surprise their partner, situationship, or date with flowers, chocolate, a card, or an adventure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But some are leaving it to the last minute and “panic” buying something<\/a> to show they remembered the most romantic day of the year. Some find quick solutions at 7-Eleven, with the convenience store juggernaut revealing to Yahoo Lifestyle the item getting snapped up on the day.<\/p>\n

It said its array of soft toys sell 3,448 per cent more on February 14 compared to any other day of the year.<\/p>\n

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Flowers and plants also see a 1,949 per cent jump in sales today, while clothing and accessories have a 249 per cent lift.<\/p>\n

7-Eleven told us the data shows that Aussies aren’t very good at planning around Valentine’s Day, and are instead “grabbing something on the way home to avoid turning up empty-handed”.<\/p>\n

It shared the other items that also saw a big lift on February 14:<\/p>\n

Chocolate blocks: 55 per cent<\/p>\n

Ice cream and indulgent desserts: 35 per cent<\/p>\n

According to data from Afterpay, Valentine’s Day also sees a 54 per cent surge in florist orders, and jewellery purchases go up 11 per cent.<\/p>\n

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Are Aussies still keen to celebrate Valentine’s Day?<\/p>\n

Despite February 14 being dubbed the most romantic day of the year, it seems like Aussies aren’t as keen to celebrate Valentine’s Day as they once used to.<\/p>\n

Yahoo Lifestyle readers agreed that Valentine’s Day had lost its shine for them and they’d prefer to sprinkle the love throughout the year.<\/p>\n

“If you really love someone you show it all the time. Not only on Valentine\u2019s Day,” one person said.<\/p>\n

“We’ve been married for 52 years. Have never bothered with it,” added another.<\/p>\n

“So expensive and so commercial my husband doesn\u2019t need to be told when to buy flowers,” wrote a third.<\/p>\n

Data from Finder has revealed only one in five people (20 per cent) planned to celebrate today with their significant other or potential romantic partner.<\/p>\n

That’s a fall from the 24 per cent who said the same thing last year and is the lowest number since the consumer group started tracking Valentine’s Day sentiment in 2022.<\/p>\n

Those who are taking part are expected to splurge a collective $1.23 billion on outfits, gifts, and meals.<\/p>\n

SHOP:<\/p>\n

The average person getting stuck into Valentine’s Day is forecast to spent $245, which is down 19 per cent from the $303 last year.<\/p>\n

Finder’s personal finance expert, Sarah Megginson, said it could be a sign of how stressed people are about their finances.<\/p>\n

\u201cLess people are celebrating the occasion with gifts, and those who are celebrating are spending less,” she said.<\/p>\n

“The day has definitely become more commercial, which can put pressure on our wallets, but you don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to show someone you care.<\/p>\n

\u201cThoughtful gestures often mean more than expensive gifts or fancy dinners.”<\/p>\n

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