CHARLOTTE — Candy prices are increasing with Halloween just two weeks away.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, candy prices rose in September and are now up nearly 8% over the past year. On average, prices are 13% higher now than five years ago.
The National Retail Federation reports that the average person is spending $115 on Halloween and is projecting Halloween spending to reach a high of $13.5 billion this year.
Some tricks to help save would be comparing prices and looking at unit prices instead of total prices, and buying in bulk at warehouse stores. Mixed candies may also be cheaper this year than bags containing only chocolates.
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