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Sunday blues for Valentine's day gifting firms as people reluctant to accept gifts at home

Sunday blues for Valentine's day gifting firms as people reluctant to accept gifts at home
Sunday blues for Valentine's day gifting firms as people reluctant to accept gifts at home

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Major gifting companies expect their Valentine’s Day sales to drop by at least 10% this year as most offices remain closed on Sunday. Due to the pandemic, schools and colleges have still not opened, therefore impacting the demand by up to 30% from earlier years.

PUNE: This Valentine’s Day, gifting companies are facing an unusual problem – the day of love falls on a Sunday, and many lovers are reluctant to accept gifts of affection at their home addresses.Major gifting companies expect their Valentine’s Day sales to drop by at least 10% this year as most offices remain closed on Sunday.“About 35% deliveries of Valentine's Day orders take place at office addresses,” said Manish Saini, COO of flowers and
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