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High Chocolate Prices Drive Slow Halloween Sales

U.S. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month leading up to October 17 compared to the previous year. Market researchers attribute the decline to high chocolate prices and broader consumer affordability concerns.

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  1. Mon, Oct 261 item
    1. Social Security announces upcoming payment schedule changes and $75 monthly COLA increaseOver 70 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will see schedule adjustments in November due to Veterans Day, alongside a newly announced $75 monthly increase starting in 2027 based on aLos Angeles County
  2. Sat, Oct 245 items
    1. Halloween candy sales drop 6.7% as consumers face record chocolate prices and living costsHalloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to last year, driven by high chocolate prices and broader affordability concerns among U.S. consumers. NielsenIQ reported that candMiami-Dade County
    2. Halloween candy sales drop 6.7% as consumers face record chocolate prices and high living costsMiami-Dade County
    3. Halloween candy sales drop as high chocolate and gas prices squeeze shoppersMiami-Dade County
    4. Poll finds Florida Hispanic voters lean toward David Jolly and back Amendment 3 amid cost-of-living concernsHillsborough County
    5. Poll finds Florida Hispanic voters back Amendment 3 and lean toward David Jolly in tight governor's raceHillsborough County
  3. Wed, Sep 92 items
    1. Florida beach visitors express frustration over hourly parking rates reaching $5 to $6Beach visitors in Florida report increasing difficulty affording coastal parking as hourly rates rise to $5 and $6. In response, visitors are planning shorter trips, seeking alternative beach locationPinellas County
    2. Beach visitors report rising parking costs reaching $5 to $6 per hourHillsborough County

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  1. 01Thaddeus Bullardperson4 mentions
  2. 02Van Ayresperson4 mentions
  3. 03Walmartorganization4 mentions
  4. 04Hillsborough Countyplace4 mentions
  5. 05Targetorganization4 mentions
  6. 06Amazonorganization4 mentions
  7. 07Tampa Baylocation4 mentions
  8. 08Bullard Family Foundationorganization4 mentions
  9. 09National Retail Federationorganization4 mentions
  10. 10PricewaterhouseCoopersorganization4 mentions

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  • Topic to peopleThaddeus Bullard, Van Ayres
  • Topic to orgsWalmart, Target, Amazon (+3 more)
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  1. Oct 26, 2026NewsSocial Security announces upcoming payment schedule changes and $75 monthly COLA increase
  2. Oct 24, 2026NewsHalloween candy sales drop 6.7% as consumers face record chocolate prices and living costs
  3. Oct 24, 2026NewsHalloween candy sales drop 6.7% as consumers face record chocolate prices and high living costs
  4. Oct 24, 2026NewsHalloween candy sales drop as high chocolate and gas prices squeeze shoppers
  5. Oct 24, 2026NewsPoll finds Florida Hispanic voters lean toward David Jolly and back Amendment 3 amid cost-of-living concerns
  6. Oct 24, 2026NewsPoll finds Florida Hispanic voters back Amendment 3 and lean toward David Jolly in tight governor's race
  7. Sep 9, 2026NewsFlorida beach visitors express frustration over hourly parking rates reaching $5 to $6
  8. Sep 9, 2026NewsBeach visitors report rising parking costs reaching $5 to $6 per hour
  9. Aug 31, 2026NewsSan Diego gasoline prices increase for twelfth consecutive day
  10. Aug 27, 2026NewsState Senator Brian Nathan outlines legislative priorities for upcoming election rematch

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