17/02/2026
When love meets last minute💘
This Valentine’s Day marked the biggest single day for retail sales on Just Eat Takeaway.com, as customers turned to on-demand convenience to make sure no romantic gesture was left behind.
Retail orders surged 72% year-on-year, with thousands of last-minute gifts arriving in under an hour. Flowers led the way, reaching 30 times the typical daily volume, with over 30,000 roses delivered on the day. Plush teddy bears and cards were popular additions to baskets, proving that the finishing touches matter.
Beauty and cosmetics also saw extraordinary demand, with orders up 150% compared to last year. Fragrance led the way, from favourites like Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy and Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy to curated gift sets such as Moschino’s Mini Collection. Meanwhile, sexual-wellness deliveries reached five times last year’s volume, proving that love (and self-care) comes in many forms.
As Pete Chong, Global Head of Retail Partnerships, shared:
“By scaling our florist and retail supply, we’ve turned last-minute Valentine’s panic into stress-free gifting for our customers.”
From bouquets to beauty, this Valentine’s proved that when it comes to celebrating the moment, speed and choice make all the difference. 🌹
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