Last year, the National Retail Federation predicted a slight drop off in in Valentine’s Day spending in all but one category: candy. That could be why people are expected to spend over $1.8 Billion this year. Using sales data from the past 11 years, CandyStore.com has compiled sales data to determine the most popular Valentine’s Day candy in each state. Here are the top three choices in some states:
Oklahoma:
- Conversation hearts
- Heart-shaped box of chocolates
- Chocolate roses
Arkansas:
- Hershey kisses
- Conversation hearts
- Ghiradelli gift box
Kansas:
- Heart-shaped box of chocolates
- M&Ms
- Ghiradelli gift box
Missouri:
- Conversation hearts
- Heart-shaped box of chocolates
- Hershey kisses
Texas:
- Heart-shaped box of chocolates
- Hershey kisses
- Conversation hearts
Alaska:
- Heart-shaped box of chocolates
- Conversation hearts
- Cinnamon bears
Hawaii:
- Conversation hearts
- Heart-shaped box of chocolates
- Candy necklaces