Although nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) are anticipating price increases this fall specifically due to tariffs, Kentucky retailers have stocked their shelves for what industry experts predict will be a record Halloween shopping season.

A just released National Retail Federation (NRF) survey forecasts that consumers nationwide will spend an all-time high of $13.1 billion ($114.45 per person) around the popular October holiday — topping the previous record of $12.2 billion ($108.24 per person) in 2023. Total spending for Halloween has steadily climbed over the past decade, nearly doubling from $6.9 billion in 2015.

“Despite the current unsettled economic environment, it is encouraging to see that families are continuing to prioritize treasured traditions and community celebrations,” said

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