New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Halloween is not just creeping up on calendars - it's smashing spending records, according to the National Retail Federation's (NRF) annual consumer survey, which was released in September. Consumers in the US are expected to spend a record $13.1 billion this year on Halloween-related purchases, according to the NRF's report. That's up from $11.6 billion in 2024. It also beats the previous record of $12.2 billion set just two years ago.

Even with talk of price hikes and tariff pressures, Americans seem unwilling to let go of their fall favorite. From dressing in costumes to carving a pumpkin, "more consumers plan to take part in Halloween activities and traditions," said Katherine Cullen, NRF's Vice President of Ind...