DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) – Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it.
Whether you’re set on chocolates, flowers, or maybe getting a nice card, the unofficial holiday means big business for some retailers.
Many are preparing for added sales with just a few days to go.
It’s a Valentine’s Day tradition for Richard Theiler.
“They’re all princess and Valentine’s cards for our daughter. We’re going to send her each day up until Valentine’s Day to her house.”
Whoever that someone special may be, many are heading out trying to find the perfect gift.
That has area businesses, like Schroeder’s Flowers in Allouez restocking its shelves.
“People have been coming in, and there are people who ordered early.”
Peggy Schroeder, owner of Schroeder Flowers, tells FOX 11 if you’re looking for a bouquet that will last, you may want to consider something different than traditional roses.
“The zalia’s are kind of a rose like flower. They will last three to four weeks. There are daisies and carnations also.”.
From flowers to chocolate, Seroogy’s in De Pere, have been prepping for what has already been a busy couple of days.
“We’ll be busy probably later, and expect to be really busy tomorrow,” said Seroogy’s Marketing Director, Marjorie Hitchcock.
Hitchcock says they have a variety of small gifts and chocolates that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
“We have a lot of them filled with assorted chocolates on the shelf, but we can put whatever kind they would like into each box.”
As for Theiler, he says the holiday isn’t always about spending money, but rather, “… having them remember that you’re thinking about them.”
The National Retail Federation reports last year Americans spent more than $18 billion on their valentines.
