LAST MINUTE PROCRASTINATORS RULE VALENTINE’S DAY GETIR TO THE RESCUE WITH RED ROSES AND CHOCOLATES
Chicago, IL
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February 06, 2023 11:47 AM Eastern Standard Time
Don’t find yourself in the doghouse this Valentine’s Day! According to 2022 proprietary sales data from Getir, the pioneer in ultrafast grocery, customers wait until the very last minute to plan for Valentine’s Day. Last year, chocolate, flowers and condom sales significantly increased in the days leading up to and on Valentine’s Day. For all of those last minute planners, Getir comes to the rescue with a chance to win a Valentine’s Day dinner reservation for two. In addition, Getir customers can order – and receive in minutes – roses, chocolates and themed bundles such as, “The Coupled,” “The Netflix & Chill,” and “The Family” — everything you need to celebrate the holiday with loved ones.
“Procrastinators, take heart: we’ve got you covered on Valentine’s Day!,” said Ilay Karateke, head of marketing, Getir U.S. “Whether you are planning to stay in, cook dinner and need groceries, forgot the roses, or need a Valentine’s Day dinner reservation, we’ve got last minute solutions to make a memorable evening for you and your loved ones.”
Getir’s U.S. sales data from February 2022 in New York City, Boston and Chicago shows that red roses, chocolate bon bons and condoms had their biggest increase in demand during the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. Red rose sales had a 200% increase on Valentine’s Day compared to the week before. Chocolate bon bon sales saw a threefold jump, increasing upwards of 300% on Valentine’s Day. And, condom sales jumped 40% on this day compared to the rest of February 2022. Last minute planning for Valentine’s Day is not only happening in the U.S.. According to Getir’s European data, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and the U.K. collectively saw rose deliveries increase by 700% on Valentine’s Day 2022 compared to the previous week. Valentine’s Day chocolate sales jumped 82% on February 14, 2022 in France, Italy, U.K., and Spain.
Valentine’s Day Bundles
To minimize the time spent, and stress of planning, for the holiday, Getir has done the thinking for customers with the release of new Valentine’s Day bundles (products vary based on market availability). Customers can choose from:
“The Coupled-Up”
One Dozen Roses
Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates
Tuscany Candle 10" Taper White Unscented Candles
Roberta's Margherita Pizza
“The Galentines”
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn
Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolate
Nestle Toll House Edible Cookie Dough Funfetti
Roberta's Margherita Pizza
“Netflix & Chill”
Trojan Magnum Thin Lubricated Condoms
K-Y Natural Feeling Liquid Personal Lube
Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn
Ben & Jerry's The Tonight Dough Ice Cream
“The Aphrodisiac”
Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates
Strawberries
Farmland Fresh Dairies Real Light Whipped Cream
“The Family”
M&M's Valentine's Day Milk Chocolate
Swiss Miss Indulgent Dark Chocolate Sensation Hot Cocoa Mix
Breyer's Vanilla Ice Cream
DiGiorno Four Cheese Frozen Pizza with Rising Crust
Diet Coke
“The I can buy myself flowers”
One Dozen Roses
Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates
Roberta's Margherita Pizza
Dinner Reservations for Two Sweepstakes
Last minute planners, rejoice! Win one of five Valentine’s Day prime-time dinner reservations for two at a local restaurant in New York City, Boston or Chicago on Valentine’s Day (valued up to $250 each). No purchase necessary and eligible participants can enter to win the sweepstakes via the Getir App. The sweepstakes runs from February 6 - February 12, 2023. Full terms, conditions, and rules for the Getir U.S. Valentine’s Day Dinner Sweepstakes can be reviewed here.
New York City:
Charlie Bird: Located on the border of Soho and the West Village, Charlie Bird serves fresh and local American food with Italian influences.
Place des Fêtes: The Michelin-starred Oxalis team’s second restaurant, located in Clinton Hill, features Spanish wines and seafood.
Choco Cortés: From its rich hot chocolates and elevated Dominican and Puerto Rican comfort foods to exotic cocktails and luscious desserts - everything is made with chocolate! The restaurant brand of 93-year old Chocolate Cortés, the largest Caribbean chocolate manufacturer, brings to the Bronx a vibrant dining and cultural experience celebrating chocolate traditions and Caribbean flavors.
Boston:
Brassica Kitchen: Founded by the Whisk pop-up team, Brassica brings creative and comfortable locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to Jamaica Plain.
Chicago:
Girl & The Goat: One of the most well-known hot spots of Chicago’s culinary scene, Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat, located in the West Loop, serves bold, global flavors with Eastern and Western influences.
About Getir:
Getir is the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery. The tech company, based in Istanbul, has revolutionized last-mile delivery with its “groceries in minutes” delivery proposition, offering approximately 2,000 everyday items to its customers. Getir was founded in 2015 and operates in Turkey, the U.K., the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and the U.S. Learn more at www.getir.com/us.
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