HALLOWEEN ECONOMY · OCTOBER 31, 2026
HALLOWEEN CANDY SHOCK: THE SWEET STUFF COSTS MORE!
Higher candy prices add an unwelcome trick to the annual treat.
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Halloween shoppers are confronting higher prices for candy and gum. An NPR morning news roundup reported a year-over-year increase of 7.7% in the category. Families may notice the difference while filling bowls for trick-or-treaters. Price changes vary by brand, package size and store, but the overall trend offers one more example of affordability concerns reaching into seasonal traditions.
The lighter side
This year the scariest house on the block is the one handing out a receipt.
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