Valentine's Day is Brought to You by American Business.
According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day this year on things such as candy, flowers, greeting cards, dining out, and other purchases. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce used this figure to determine spending by residents in 386 metropolitan statistical areas according to their populations.
All this extra business activity adds up to increased spending at local businesses, healthy local economies, and a memorable holiday for consumers.
Search the table below to find the estimated economic benefit Valentine's Day will bring to your city.
Bottom line: From dining at local restaurants to grabbing flowers from the grocery store, Valentine's Day provides big support to local businesses and their customers.
About the authors
Curtis Dubay
Curtis Dubay is Chief Economist, Economic Policy Division at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He heads the Chamber’s research on the U.S. and global economies.
