Spending Expected to Edge Up for Valentine’s Day ’08

The recent survey polled 8,447 consumers. Here are some more noteworthy findings:

* total spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach $17.02 billion;

* adults ages 25 to 34 plan to spend the most this year ($160.37 on average), followed by 18- to 24-year-olds ($145.59), 45- to 54-year-olds ($117.91), 35- to 44-year-olds ($116.35) and 55- to 64-year-olds ($110.97);