Halloween Candy Sales Drop
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- Dee-Ann DurbinThe Independent
- Dee-ann DurbinToronto Star
- Associated PressNew York Post
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Halloween Candy Sales Drop. (2026, October 25). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/104323
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Figures from market research firm NielsenIQ reveal that candy purchases fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year.
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As of Friday, the national average for regular gasoline stood at $4.29 a gallon, up nearly 40% from last year.
"I think what you’re seeing now is a consumer that’s spending so much additional money on fuel and housing and clothing and food," Costagli said.
Government data shows candy and gum prices jumped 44% over a five-year period through September, while overall grocery costs rose 22.5% over the same timeframe.
Global cocoa costs hit a record $10,710 per metric ton in January 2025 due to harsh weather in West Africa, which produces 70% of world supply, and speculative futures trading, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Halloween candy sales drop as cost of living crisis bites American households
How it changed
- 24 Oct
Figures from market research firm NielsenIQ reveal that candy purchases fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year.
- 25 Oct
“I do believe we will still see softness overall with candy, but I don’t think Halloween is doomed.”
Coverage 3 articles
25 Oct Halloween candy sales off to slow start as chocolate prices soar, consumers struggle with living costs
New York Post
24 Oct Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Toronto Star
24 Oct Halloween candy sales drop as cost of living crisis bites American households
The Independent
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