Shoppers Expected to Spend Record $13.5 Billion at Halloween

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The National Retail Federation projects record Halloween spending of $13.5 billion this year, or about $115 per person, according to KSAT in San Antonio. Candy alone is expected to account for $4.1 billion, while H-E-B in Texas sells a 160-piece chocolate assortment for $26.24. More than half of shoppers plan to hand out candy; 50 percent plan to dress up, and 42 percent plan to decorate. About half began shopping in September or earlier, and the video covers the survey's main figures.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00Halloween spending is expected to hit a record $13.5 billion this year.

00:04That is the projection from the National Retail Federation.

00:07It works out to about $150 per person.

00:10Candy alone is expected to account for $4.1 billion.

00:14At HEB in Texas, a 160-piece chocolate assortment costs $26.24.

00:20More than half of shoppers plan to hand out candy.

00:23Half plan to dress up, and 42% plan to decorate.

00:27About half began shopping in September or earlier.

00:30Planned greeting card purchases rose to 42% from 38% last year.

00:34Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31st.

00:38Spending is expected to reach a record despite higher prices.

00:41Disclosure.

00:42This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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