Tomorrow is Halloween, although this year’s event will be much different from those in the past. With a pandemic still plaguing the country, this is one really, really scary Halloween.
But despite everything going on, it’s still a great opportunity to eat some tasty treats! (Boy, do I love my candy!)
According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers say they will spend an average of $86.27 on Halloween, down just slightly from last year’s record $86.79. That comes to $8.8 billion in total spending, compared with last year’s $9 billion.
What are you planning to do for Halloween? Decorating the house? Going out trick or treating in a socially distant way? Tell us by leaving a comment in the section toward the bottom of this page.
Here Are The Scary Stats
According to the NRF, consumers plan to spend $3.2 billion on costumes (purchased by 67% of Halloween shoppers), $2.6 billion on candy (95%), $2.7 billion on decorations (72%), and $390 million on greeting cards (34%).
Among those celebrating, NRF says 69% plan to hand out candy, 49% plan to decorate their home or yard, 47% will dress in costume, 44% will carve a pumpkin, 32% will throw or attend a party, 29% will take their children trick-or-treating, 22% will visit a haunted house, and 17% will dress their pets in costume. (More below on this topic!)
To buy Halloween merchandise, 42% of shoppers will go to a discount store, 36% to a specialty Halloween or costume store, 25% will shop online, another 25% will go to a grocery store, and 23% will visit a department store.
What Will Pets Be Wearing For Halloween This Year?
According to the NRF, 29 million people plan to dress their pets in costume for Halloween. Here’s what those costumed critters will be wearing
- Pumpkin – 9.3%
- Hot dog – 7.2%
- Superhero – 7.2%
- Bumble Bee – 3.9%
- Cat – 3.2%
- Witch – 2.5%
- Lion – 2.2%
- Dog – 2.1%
- Devil – 2%
- Shark – 1.7%
Reminder: Please make sure and record everything you purchase for Halloween. We really want to know about what candy and other Halloween-related items you purchase for this holiday.
Thanks, and have a happy and safe holiday!
Best Regards,
Taylor
Also see:
- Have A Happy Halloween! (October 29, 2019)
- Halloween Facts (October 25, 2018)
- Nothing But Treats (October 27, 2017)
I have 2 great grand daughter who’s parents took them out for treat or treat. However, they were only taken to family members homes. My great grands are still very young and didn’t really notice they weren’t going anywhere else because all they really wanted was Halloween treats.
Cool
nothing, ‘cept spending time with a selection of family & friends @ home—safe from the probability of incurring a breakout
Unfortunately, since moving to a new state, I don’t do any decorating – since no one came to the house the first year. The last few years, I’ve donated candy to a Trunk-or-Treat activity, after participating in one about 4 years ago. This year, at the request of the instructor, I dressed up for an exercise class. The instructor and her family came as characters from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (from decades ago) – Bill, Ted, Napoleon, and Billy the Kidd. Another participant came as a sun/sunshine. I was a doctor – “masked” for surgery.
My daughters (whom are on vacation at my aunts in NY I live in KY) have been going boo-ing all week. They leave bags of candy- ring your door bell n run. They wear masks to hide identities from camera doorbells lol.
Thanks