Flipkart, Amazon break out the love; Valentine’s day offers on fashion, makeup, watches

As the days draw closer to February 14, which is celebrated as Valentine’s day, e-commerce websites have unleashed deals on a wide range of products. Amazon and Flipkart have announced deals on watches, bags and even chocolates.

Following the trend of ‘anything for a sale,’ these sites recently concluded their Republic Day sales. Discounts on smartphones, laptops and smart watches are back to celebrate this festival of love.

Flipkart

With the tagline - ‘This February let’s fall in love India’ – Flipkart is offering ‘gift guides’ for both male and female customers.

Under the ‘for her’ sections, offers on latest trends, makeup, wallets and bags, jewellery, watches and sunglasses, chocolates and toys have been listed. Discounts go up to 80% off, Flipkart’s website reads.

‘For him’ Flipkart suggests apparel, perfumes, watches, grooming kits, wallets and bags and even other accessories like ties and cufflinks.

The company has also put together other categories such as books, travel accessories, fitness accessories, gaming consoles and sports equipment.

On smartphones however, Flipkart’s selection isn’t much.

It has listed the Mi A1 for Rs 13,999, citing a mere 6% off. Other smartphones on offer include the Moto G5 Plus, Samsung Galaxy On Nxt, Sony Xperia R1 Dual and the Redmi Note 4.

Amazon

What Amazon has to offer ranges from watches to décor and personalised gifts.

The company said it is offering up to 50% off on watches. In the ‘under Rs 699’ category, Espoir, Blutech and Fogg have been listed.

Amazon is also offering up to 70% off on décor like photo frames, cushion covers, statues, vases and aroma candles.

In its ‘Handpicked gifts for her,’ the company has listed Colorbar Get Gorgeous starter kit for Rs 1,080. Other products such as Nyx professional makeup kits and Elizabeth Arden lipsticks have been listed.

Offers such as up to 30% off on Loreal and ColorBar cosmetics with up to 25% and 20% off on Maybelline and Lakme, flash on Amazon’s website.