Candy prices surge beyond inflation, but Americans still plan to spend billions on Halloween staples
Topics: Economy & Inflation
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- Fox News reports: “Candy prices rose 7.7% over the past year, but Halloween shoppers are expected to spend $4.1 billion on sweets using coupons and sales strategies.”
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