https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/halloween-candy-sales-are-down-here-s-what-s-driving-itContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/halloween-candy-sales-are-down-here-s-what-s-driving-ithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/halloween-candy-sales-are-down-here-s-what-s-driving-it#u166384Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:26:12 +0000Halloween candy sales are experiencing a slow start this season as U.S. consumers pull back due to escalating living costs and high chocolate prices. Market research data shows monthly candy sales dropped 6.7% in the month ending October 17 compared to the same period in 2025. Shoppers across the country are facing sticker shock at grocery stores, reflecting broader financial strains even as overall national spending on the holiday is still expected to reach $13.5 billion, which includes nearly $1 billion allocated specifically for pet costumes.Why it mattersInflation and supply pressures have