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CBX Daily 10/31/2025
CultureBanx Team
October 31, 2025
Today, P&G’s Inclusive Supplier Spend Boosts Brand Trust, Sales Growth…but first, let’s talk about how a record $13.1B Halloween haul proves consumers still have some spending magic left.
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Record Halloween Spending Of $13.1 Billion Signals Strong Consumer Confidence
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As the spookiest time of the year rolls around, a record-breaking celebratory spirit is taking hold nationwide. Americans are set to invest a staggering $13.1 billion on Halloween festivities this year, a bit of a dip from last year’s $11.6 billion, according to recent projections from the National Retail Federation (NRF). A whopping 66% of Americans plan to hand out candy, ensuring that the tradition of trick-or-treating remains alive and well.
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