Halloween

10 Curious (and Occasionally Ridiculous) Facts About Halloween, AI and Money

10 Curious (and Occasionally Ridiculous) Facts About Halloween, AI and Money
10 Curious (and Occasionally Ridiculous) Facts About Halloween, AI and Money
September 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

This Weekender takes a fresh look at Halloween in the era of AI: how payments shape the party, how algorithms pick your costume, why chocolate...

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Halloween Has Retailers Scared as Consumers Trade Down
Halloween Has Retailers Scared as Consumers Trade Down
October 13, 2024  |  Retail

For American retailers, Halloween 2024 could end up being more trick than treat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
October 27, 2023  |  Retail

The rising cost of candy has reportedly led consumers to rethink their Halloween plans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Party City Says Halloween Sales at ‘Lower End of Expectations’
Party City Says Halloween Sales at ‘Lower End of Expectations’
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers purchased Halloween decorations at a lukewarm rate in October and retailer Party City expects that to continue for the rest of the year.  Get...

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Halloween Is Back — and Is Bigger Than Ever
Halloween Is Back — and Is Bigger Than Ever
October 30, 2021  |  Retail

Blame the Celts of ancient Europe. They devised the devilishly delightful holiday we celebrate as Halloween — ‘All Hallows Eve’ if you’re some kind of...

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Consumers’ Need For Normalcy Drives Strong Halloween Sales
Consumers’ Need For Normalcy Drives Strong Halloween Sales
October 27, 2020  |  Retail

Like so many other things that have changed in our lives over the past seven months, Halloween is changing as well. But even though COVID-19...

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Reese’s Sets Up Vending Machine For Halloween Candy Trading
Reese’s Sets Up Vending Machine For Halloween Candy Trading
November 01, 2018  |  Retail

To allow consumers to trade in Halloween candy that they don’t like, Reese’s is turning to vending machines. The company has launched its own “Reese’s...

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Seven Big Threats Facing Seven Big Tech And Payments Players This Halloween
Seven Big Threats Facing Seven Big Tech And Payments Players This Halloween
October 29, 2018  |  Commerce

Halloween, the annual celebration of the spooky and supernatural, is just a couple of days away. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Trick Or Treat (Payments And Commerce Style)
Trick Or Treat (Payments And Commerce Style)
October 27, 2018  |  Commerce

Halloween is the scariest day of the year for children and parents alike – though for very different reasons. For kids, the proliferation of ghosts, goblins,...

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