Event Brief
Valentine's Day Gifts Cost More This Year
Filed: Feb 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Summary: Prices for Valentine's Day gifts have surged over 20%, with chocolate up 70%.
WHO: Jo Ling Kent
WHAT: Valentine's Day gift price increase
WHEN: Feb 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Rising costs of classic gifts
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