Photos: The art of choosing Valentine's treats, toys and more

Consumers are selective in their choices of Valentine's gifts.

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April 26, 2021

February 10, 2025

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Anja Burnett

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April 26, 2021

Lettered puzzle pieces that spell the word “LOVE” are fully stocked. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner on Feb. 14, and local grocery stores are well-stocked with various treats and gifts. Some stores are overstocked with Valentine’s goodies, and it appears some consumers aren’t ready to indulge in the holiday spirit just yet. However, some plushies, limited edition chocolates and flower bouquet Legos capture consumer attention. Sexual health products like condoms and toys are locked up at the visited stores (except Carrs), prompting consumers to conjure up the courage to ask busy retail workers to unlock the case.

Sunlight shines through pink and red Valentine-themed vases in the floral section. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A Valentine’s aisle at Walmart is filled with various plushies. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Condoms, lube and pregnancy tests are locked up behind a case in Fred Meyers. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Sexual wellness toys are locked behind a case at Target. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Valentine cards line the aisle in Carrs, ready to be picked up and brighten someone’s day on Feb. 14. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Flower bouquets with both traditional and candy variants wait to be picked up for a special someone. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Lindt Lindor milk and white chocolate truffles remain well-stocked at Carrs. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Sweethearts candy — a classic Valentine’s treat — has garnered very little attention, with many left in stock. Photo by Anja Burnett.

At Target, Lindt Lindor raspberry cheesecake chocolate truffles and Ghirardelli crème brûlée chocolate hearts are in high demand. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Valentine bears holding rainbow chocolate hearts wait to be chosen at Carrs. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Chocolate-covered plushies catch consumers’ eyes, slowly but surely disappearing into buyers’ hands. The chocolate-covered blueberry plush is very popular. Photo by Anja Burnett.

A Valentine-themed starfish plush is a consumer favorite at Fred Meyers. Photo by Anja Burnett.

Lego flower bouquets are selling fast. Photo by Anja Burnett.

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Photos: The art of choosing Valentine's treats, toys and more

Consumers are selective in their choices of Valentine's gifts.

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