In the United States, holidays encourage consumers to spend on decorations, food, activities, and other items. With its emphasis on buying candy and costumes, the Halloween season coerces consumers to open their wallets to celebrate. Let us take a look at how Americans celebrate Halloween and how it impacts the economy.
From Our Two Cents Monthly Newsletter – October 2017 Edition.
$86.13
The average amount that an American will spend on Halloween-related items.
179 million
The total number of Americans planning to celebrate Halloween.
16 percent
Amount of Americans dressing up their pets.
$9.1 billion
The anticipated amount that Americans will spend on Halloween-specific items.
$3.4 billion
The anticipated amount that Americans will spend on costumes.
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