Convenience stores have launched various gift discount events, such as chocolates and candies, ahead of Valentine's Day on the 14th.
They are also offering half-price coupon packs, one plus one (1+1) deals, payback promotions, and various collaborative products.
GS25 noted on the 3rd that it will hold the "GS25 Sweet Festival" for Valentine's Day.
GS25 has released planned sets in collaboration with global jelly brand Haribo, the popular animation "Jujutsu Kaisen," artist Matthew Rangel, and characters Hamgging and Wicked.
The Haribo set includes a refrigerator magnet, a bath mat, water cups, and stickers, while the "Jujutsu Kaisen" set contains a pen, passport wallet, key ring, and shoe accessories.
GS25 analyzed chocolate sales on Valentine's Day from 2020 to 2024 and found that sales were highest in 2020, a Friday; it expects high sales performance this year as Valentine's Day also falls on a Friday.
Seven Eleven has prepared more than 130 products for its Valentine's Day planning event, reflecting the rising trend of the term "Chugumi" (personalized image pursuit).
In collaboration with educational and admissions content creator "Mimi Minu," Seven Eleven will sell two types of Crunchy chocolate featuring Mimi Minu's face and one type of ABC chocolate.
The included fortune charm and message card contain wishes for Mimi Minu's success or supportive messages.
Seven Eleven also introduces five collaboration products featuring the strawberry-scented stuffed animal character "Lotso Bear" from the movie "Toy Story 3."
These include the Lotso Bear face cushion set, face pouch set, and stuffed key ring set.
Seven Eleven imports overseas products, including the popular Japanese chocolate "LOOK Aramode Fruit Chocolate," as limited-time Valentine's Day event items.
Emart24 is also working to reduce the burden of gifts this Valentine's Day with practical products and various benefits.
Emart24 is holding the "More is Better half-price coupon pack" event for all single chocolate products until the 14th.
Emart24 has prepared more than half of its 119 Valentine's Day planned products for under 10,000 won.