Halloween Hits Local Retail

Some of you may have heard that Halloween is the largest retail holidays second only to Christmas.

Alas, it is not so....


People like myself notwithstanding, your spending on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter and Father's Day still beat it out overall. I have read, however, Halloween is 2nd in terms of overall retail sales in decorative merchandise. There is a way you can help Halloween rise some notches on the list, you know. Start buying expensive Halloween presents for your friends and family!


There are plenty of places to start. Check out Big Lots. B.L. is usually the first retailer to usher in the Halloween holiday. Michael's Craft Store and Costco are a couple others. The annual Spirit store has lifted its banner and is visable from the Winchester exit off I-15. It is only the beginning. Target and Wal Mart are dragging their asses, but they are sure to carve out their piece of the Halloween season pie eventually.