Halloween spending to exceed $9.1B

This year’s spending for Halloween will exceed $9.1 billion, that’s according to a new survey by the National Retail Federation. Of that total, over $3 billion is expected to go towards costumes, $3 billion for candy and decorations and over $400 million on greeting cards. The National Retail Federation reports that spending on Halloween this year is anticipated to be 8% higher than last year.