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Story summary
- U.S. consumers cut Halloween candy purchases 6.7% in the month ending Oct 17 versus last year.
- Mid-September candy sales fell 11.7%, wiping out preseason gains recorded over the prior two years.
- Small candy bags were the only package size with sales growth, while large bags saw the biggest declines.
- Candy and gum prices rose 44% over five years, outpacing 22.5% grocery inflation, as gasoline hit $4.29 per gallon.
