Halloween Candy Sales Drop
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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 have dropped 6.7% in the month ending October 17 compared to the same period last year, according to market research firm NielsenIQ. This decline follows an earlier drop of 11.7% in mid-September and is attributed to rising living expenses and steep chocolate prices. Chris Costagli from NielsenIQ suggests that high fuel costs are exacerbating financial stress for consumers, leading them to cut…
Halloween candy sales drop as cost of living crisis bites American households →Halloween candy sales in the United States are declining due to high living costs and rising chocolate prices, falling 6.7% from October 1 to October 17 compared to the same period last year according to NielsenIQ data. The decline follows an 11.7% drop in September. Chris Costagli of NielsenIQ attributes this trend to consumers prioritizing expenses like fuel and housing over discretionary items such as Halloween…
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns →Halloween candy sales are declining due to rising living costs and high chocolate prices, with a 6.7% decrease reported by NielsenIQ from October data. Small bags of candy are seeing growth while larger sizes experience significant drops in sales. High gas prices exacerbate affordability concerns for consumers, leading many to cut back on non-essential purchases like Halloween treats despite some candies being…
Halloween candy sales off to slow start as chocolate prices soar, consumers struggle with living costs →Analysis
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Halloween candy sales drop as cost of living crisis bites American households
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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.
- 25 Oct
“I do believe we will still see softness overall with candy, but I don’t think Halloween is doomed.”
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25 Oct Halloween candy sales off to slow start as chocolate prices soar, consumers struggle with living costsHalloween candy sales are declining due to rising living costs and high chocolate prices, with a 6.7% decrease reported by NielsenIQ from October data. Small bags of candy are seeing growth while larger sizes experience significant drops in sales. High gas prices exacerbate affordability concerns for consumers, leading many to cut back on non-essential purchases like Halloween treats despite some candies being…New York Post
24 Oct Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concernsHalloween candy sales in the United States are declining due to high living costs and rising chocolate prices, falling 6.7% from October 1 to October 17 compared to the same period last year according to NielsenIQ data. The decline follows an 11.7% drop in September. Chris Costagli of NielsenIQ attributes this trend to consumers prioritizing expenses like fuel and housing over discretionary items such as Halloween…Toronto Star
24 Oct Halloween candy sales drop as cost of living crisis bites American householdsHalloween candy sales have dropped 6.7% in the month ending October 17 compared to the same period last year, according to market research firm NielsenIQ. This decline follows an earlier drop of 11.7% in mid-September and is attributed to rising living expenses and steep chocolate prices. Chris Costagli from NielsenIQ suggests that high fuel costs are exacerbating financial stress for consumers, leading them to cut…The Independent
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