Results: Americans will spend a record $10 billion on Halloween candy, decorations and pet costumes
Published on 09/25/2021
Consumers are expected to spend a record $10.14 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That's up from $8.05 billion last year when the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention suggested most avoid trick-or-treating. -USAToday
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The average consumer is expected to spend $102.74 on costumes, candy, decorations and greeting cards, $10 more than last year, according to the NRF's annual survey of 8,061 consumers, conducted Sept. 1-8 by research firm Prosper Insights & Analytics. Do you think you will spend...
More than $102.74
6%
169 votes
About $102.74
6%
178 votes
Less than $102.74
46%
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Not Applicable
42%
1212 votes
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Do you consider Halloween your favorite 'holiday'? Yes
15%
449 votes
No
74%
2144 votes
Undecided
11%
307 votes
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Two-thirds of Americans (65%) plan to celebrate Halloween this year, compared to 58% in 2020, and just below the 68% who celebrated in 2019, the NRF says. Are you going to do something to celebrate Halloween this year? Yes
24%
693 votes
No
56%
1633 votes
Undecided
20%
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About 20% of those surveyed said they plan to dress up their pet for Halloween. Will you dress your pet up for Halloween? Yes
8%
243 votes
No
50%
1462 votes
Undecided
7%
196 votes
Not Applicable
34%
999 votes
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