The National Retail Federation came out with a survey late September saying that during the state of the recession, Americans will spend less money this Halloween than they did last Halloween, citing consumers will spend an average of $56.31, down from $66.54 last year.
At Spirit Halloween Superstores at the Great Northern Mall in Clay, district sales manager Dominick Caruso is not worried about a predicted decrease in sales. In fact, he says he has trouble keeping items stocked on the shelves.
When asked if she would spend less money on Halloween this year, Baldwinsville resident Sadie Buis says she would rather scale down on a Christmas tree than on Halloween festivities. She says Halloween is the only time that her family can come together by making costumes and decorating the house.
Shawn Regan of Oswego may have come up with the perfect compromise. He says that to save money, he will re-use his Halloween supplies, but if he has to buy a mask, he will do so.
Only time will tell on whether NRF’s survey lives up to it’s expectations, but for now, consumers are busy planning their Halloween weekend.
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