US Halloween spending poised to reach record $13.5 billion, Blend Financial says

• US Halloween spending is projected to reach a record $13.5 billion this year, up from $13.1 billion last year.
• Costume spending is expected to total $4.4 billion; decorations are forecast at $4.3 billion.
• Candy purchases are projected at $4.1 billion, while pet costumes account for $920 million of the costume budget.
• Early shopping is expanding: 49% of consumers started in September or earlier, compared with 34% a decade ago.
• Halloween participation is expected to reach 74% of Americans, compared with 68% in 2019.

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