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2026-10-26 16:32
Halloween candy sales off to slow start as chocolate prices soar, consumers struggle with living costs
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Halloween candy sales off to slow start as chocolate prices soar, consumers struggle with living costs
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Americans are forecast to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, with the average consumer shelling out hundreds of dollars.
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Halloween candy sales are down. Here's what's driving it USA Today
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Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ended Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
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CBS NewsLean left
Consumers face scarier Halloween costs this year. Here's why.
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Halloween candy sales off to slow start as chocolate prices soar, consumers struggle with living costs
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Halloween candy sales are down. Here's what's driving it - USA Today
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