Wondering how to express your love on Valentine's Day? Express your feelings with Thinkgeek's 'Plush Beating Heart.'
With a gentle shake, the heart starts to pound in your hand and makes a beating noise just like a real heart. The Plush Beating Heart needs three AAA batteries to operate. Sold for $14.99, this plushy piece is guaranteed to keep your Valentine happy on this day of love and happiness.
Implications - On special occasions and holidays, many consumers seek out unique or alternative ways to express both themselves and their feelings. Businesses that provide fun, eccentric and unorthodox items will appeal to a wide range of consumers looking for a more personalized and customized experience on those special days.
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Thinkgeek's Plush Beating Heart says "I Love You"
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Expressions - Businesses can tap into the trend of consumers seeking out unique or alternative ways to express themselves and their feelings on special occasions and holidays.
2. Fun and Eccentric Products - Offering fun, eccentric, and unorthodox items can attract consumers looking for a more personalized and customized experience on special days like Valentine's Day.
3. Customized Experiences - Providing customized experiences for consumers on special occasions and holidays can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Gifts and Novelty - The gifts and novelty industry can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking alternative expressions and fun, eccentric products on special occasions like Valentine's Day.
2. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry has the potential to offer a wide range of customized experiences to consumers seeking unique ways to express themselves and their feelings on special days.
3. Event Planning and Experiences - Businesses in the event planning and experiences industry can provide customized experiences and eccentric products to consumers looking for personalized ways to celebrate special occasions.