by Felix Richter, Statista.com
— this post authored by Niall McCarthy
Are you planning to take your partner out on the town for a special Valentine’s Day treat this evening?
If you are, you’ll probably need a thick wallet. According to the National Retail Federation, an average American celebrating Valentine’s Day will spend $136.57 this year. All in all, total spending across the nation is forecast to reach a whopping $18.2 billion.
This chart shows key Valentine’s Day figures in the United States in 2017.
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