Despite Economic Woes, Halloween Spending Expected to Rise

Although Americans have curtailed spending in many areas as a result of the slumping economy, a recent survey suggests Halloween won’t be one of them. According to the National Retail Federation’s Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, the average consumer plans to spend $66.54 on the holiday, up from last year’s $64.82. The recent survey polled 8,167 consumers. Here are more of the survey’s findings: