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September 22, 2006
Halloween Shopping Stats Look Good!
Posted by Adam Viener
The Halloween season is looking pretty good for retailers. The Washington post has released a story about a recent study from the National Retail Federation indicating, among other things, that nearly 2/3 of American’s plan to celebrate Halloween this year, up from 1/2 last year!
The average person plans on increase spending by over 21% this year with an average spend of $59.06 on Halloween, weather on Halloween candy, Halloween costumes, or Halloween Decorations according to the NEF, this is up from $48.48 last year.
As far as decorations go, Halloween is the 2nd largest decorating day after Christmas. 67% of American's plan to purchase Halloween Decorations this year. 60^ plan to buy costumes this year, up from 53% last year.
Look forward to a good Halloween Season!
Trick or Treat!
Adam Viener
