Cupid's Arrow Hits Wallets As Valentine's Day Spending Set To Break Records— Candy Is Most Popular, But Jewelry Commands The Dollars - 1-800-Flowers.com (NASDAQ:FLWS), Hershey (NYSE:HSY)

Americans are expected to spend a record $29.1 billion this Valentine's Day, according to the latest survey from the National Retail Federation, with the average shopper shelling out nearly $200 on gifts. From dazzling jewelry and dinner dates to sweet treats for friends and even pets, consumers are expanding their lists of loved ones — and pushing holiday spending to new heights in the process.Candy, Jewelry, Flowers As Top Gift ChoicesThe annual survey, released late January, shows that Valentine’s Day sp ...