Top Valentineâs Day Candy by State Sunday, February 14, 2021 4:00 AM Photos provided by www.candystore.com • • COVID-19 will strike Valentine’s Day hard, according to the National Retail Federation. Spending is projected to be down more than 20% from last years all-time high of $27.8B for general Valentine’s Day celebrations. A twenty percent decrease is a lot. People are struggling and there’s a once in a lifetime worldwide pandemic. It’s understandable.
As a percentage of total spending though, candy is poised to be up 2%. It’s one of the few areas of holiday spending that will increase per capita, along with gift cards and greeting cards. Ya know, things that are nice but not too expensive and don’t require exposing yourself to the threat of catching and spreading the virus.
Valentine's Day could loom large in the lives of the nation's dogs, cats, or furred, feathered or and finned family members. Americans are projected to spend $1.3 billion on Valentine's Day gifts for their pets according to the National Retail Federation.
Norfolk restaurants remain hopeful for Valentine’s Day as some reimagine romantic dinners
Americans are expected to spend $1.5 billion less this Valentine’s Day, said the National Retail Federation. But the weekend could still be good for restaurants. Author: Eugene Daniel (WVEC) Updated: 11:41 PM EST February 12, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. This Valentine’s Day, Cupid will bring a much-needed shot in the arm for Hampton Roads restaurants.
“It couldn’t have fallen on a better day Sunday because we get the whole weekend: Friday Saturday and Sunday,” said Todd Jurich, founder and owner of Todd Jurich’s Bistro in downtown Norfolk.