US Halloween spending to reach $12.2 billion this year
24 Sep 23 2 min read
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- US Halloween spending for 2023 is expected to hit a record $12.2 billion, up from $10.6 billion in 2022.
- A record 73 per cent of Americans plan to participate in Halloween activities, driven by consumer eagerness.
- Per person spending is set to reach $108.24, primarily driven by costumes, with overall spending on costumes anticipated at $4.1 billion.
NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay attributed the surge in spending to an increased consumer eagerness to celebrate the holiday. "Retailers are well-stocked, expecting a high turnout of shoppers looking for festive décor and costumes.”
Per person spending is also poised for a new high at $108.24, notably rising from $102.74 in 2021. Costumes are the major driver of this increase, with a record 69 per cent planning to purchase them this year. The overall spending on costumes alone is anticipated to be $4.1 billion, NRF said in a media release.
Interestingly, shopping trends for Halloween are starting earlier than before, with 45 per cent planning to shop before October. “Younger consumers, particularly those aged 25-44, are leading the early shopping trend," said Phil Rist, prosper executive vice president of strategy.
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Discount stores remain the top choice for Halloween shopping, followed closely by specialty stores and online platforms. Adult and children's costumes are expected to see spending increases of 18 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively, from last year.
The survey, conducted from September 1-6, involved 8,084 consumers and has a margin of error of ±1.1 percentage points.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)
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