Halloween spending forecast to reach a record $13.5 billion
Halloween spending in the U.S. is projected to set a record at $13.5 billion, while candy prices have climbed 71 percent in five years.
U.S. shoppers are projected to set a spending record for Halloween this year, at $13.5 billion in total, according to CBS News. It reports that the average consumer will spend hundreds of dollars.
Candy is one driver of the cost. The New York Times reports that a 100-piece bag now costs 71 percent more on average than it did five years ago.
The Times also reports that consumers are reconsidering how much they will spend.
The reports do not say who produced the spending forecast.
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- CBS NewsConsumers face scarier Halloween costs this year. Here's why.Mon, Oct 26, 10:52 AM EDT
- The New York TimesWhy Is Halloween Candy So Expensive?Tue, Oct 27, 5:03 AM EDT
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