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Posts tagged: Valentine’s Day

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue – Some Valentine Stats Pulled Just for You

Infographic (click to see larger version) highlighting Valentine’s Day stats and figures.

Infographic (click to see larger version) highlighting Valentine’s Day stats and figures.

It’s February 14th and love is in the air. This year more than half of us – nearly 60 percent according to the National Retail Federation – will celebrate Valentine’s Day in many different ways.  But what do you get that special someone?

If you need some ideas, you may not need to look any further than your local newspaper.  According to USDA Market News, which tracks market prices and trends, stores and retailers offer help by featuring some holiday favorites—roses, steak, lobster and strawberries—in their sale ads the week before the big day. Read more »