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

* men will outspend women ($163.37 vs. $84.72);

* 60 percent of consumers will celebrate the event this year, with the majority planning to spend the most on their significant others or spouses ($79.99);

* other areas consumers plan to spend include friends ($5.75), children’s classmates and teachers ($4.05), and co-workers ($3.02), all of which represent a slight increase from last year;