Valentine's Day in Carinthia: We spend that much for love!

Valentine's Day in Carinthia: We spend that much for love!

Villach, Österreich - On February 14th, Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and in Carinthia the rush for gifts is in full swing. Despite the current inflation, Carinthian are willing to invest vigorously in the love business. According to reports from the Chamber of Commerce, each Carinthian spends an average of up to 60 euros for flowers, chocolates and other gifts. Flowers in particular are still the racer, whereby red roses as a classic expression of affection repeatedly state the tone, reports Kleine Zeitung .

The florists and gardeners expect sales of over 15 million euros that day. Richard Oswald, Managing Director of Atrio in Villach, emphasized that Valentine's Day is becoming increasingly important, even if consumers tend to save on other expenses. "People like to give, and you can tell on Valentine's Day," he added. The demand for inexpensive alternatives in the flower area has increased; Florists now offer a wide selection of cheaper spring bloomers, so that couples can also afford a nice flower decoration with a budget of 20 to 40 euros, as reported.

summarized, the current surveys and market analyzes show that Valentine's Day is a major sales bringer for trade in Carinthia despite financial difficulties. It remains to be seen how the Carinthian expenditure will actually develop compared to the Austrian average, which is 73 euros. What is certain, however, is that the day of lovers are in the focus of the consumers who use the opportunity to express their feelings.