are opening a record number of stores this year, 1450 stores, really taking advantage of the fact that we see all of these empty storefronts and they can quickly move in before the holiday, set up shop, and then also taking advantage of the fact that americans want to celebrate the holiday. that is so true. i wish i had a pet right now because i have seen some really cool costumes for dogs and i wish i could grab them. maybe next year. all right. so let s talk about candy because that s the biggest treat of all in my book. how much more expensive is candy this year? right. inflation is hitting all of our lives right now, just about every part. candy is not exempt from that. candy prices are expected to be up 14% this year and crunch bars up 6%, butterfinger up 7%, starburst up 35% and then skit les up 42%. so maybe stay away from the
the culture, the public consciousness heading into this halloween. tell us more. reporter: so spirit halloween is opening up 1450 stores this year, that s a record. the company is taking advantage of the fact that there have been so many store closures with the retail apocalypse, all the retail bankruptcies, empty shopping malls. so they are moving into those places and landlords need tenants. and they are taking advantage of the fact that americans are ready to celebrate halloween. they re expected to celebrate $10.6 billion on halloween. that s a record number. that includes costumes for the kids, adults, even the pets. and all of the candy and decorations. we re all spending a lot of money this year, because it s fun to get out there and do this again. i know we want to talk about the memes in just a second.