Roadmap to romance? Wal-Mart reveals the most (and least) romantic states in the U.S.
Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts like flowers, candy and diamonds were used as the “roadmap to romance” by Wal-Mart. The retail giant released a ranking of the top, and bottom, ten states based on last year’s sales in these three categories. See if your state made the list:
The National Retail Federation estimates that total spending will be $16.9 billion this year, an increase over last year. Men will spend about $156, nearly double what women will. And they do tend to give flowers (58.3%), candy (42.9%) and jewelry (27.6%). While the sentiment is what really matters here, if you want suggestions for gifts that are a little more creative, check out my previous posts on the subject.
My state made none of the top, or bottom, ten lists. But that’s not because Wal-Mart isn’t pushing the sweetest of all holidays. Being one of the 127 million people who shopped at Wal-Mart this week I can say that it was Valentine’s Day sensory overload at our local store! The Bob and I have agreed to exchange cards and share a nice sushi dinner. I will probably have to get him some little token, however, just in case he finally understands that “don’t get me anything” actually means “what are you going to get me?”
Valentine’s Day, Romance, Flowers, Diamonds, Candy, Wal-Mart
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