Halloween candy sales off to slow start as chocolate prices soar, consumers struggle with living costs
Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ended Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
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Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ended Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
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