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Attention all spooky season revelers! 👻 Early Halloween shopping is on the rise, with 47% of survey participants beginning their shopping before October, according to the National Retail Federation ’s (NRF) annual survey. This is up from 37% five years ago and compares with just 32% in 2014. Read more: giftshopmag.com/news/nearly-half-of-halloween-shoppers-to-purchase-items-before-october/![]()
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Photo courtesy of Primitives by Kathy , as seen in Holiday Shop 2024's "A Ghoulish Soiree: Adults embrace Halloween décor.”
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