Halloween 2006 Promises Big Business

According to a National Retail Foundation survey, consumers are expected to spend $4.96 billion this Halloween, up significantly from just $3.29 billion a year ago. The average consumer plans to spend $59.06 on Halloween, compared to $48.48 last year. For the second consecutive year princess remains the most popular Halloween costume for kids, with 3.97 million children planning to dress up as such on October 31. Other popular costumes will include pirates (1.72 million children), witches (1.65 million) and Spiderman (1.51 million). Top Halloween costumes for adults include witches (6.15 million), pirates (1.31 million) and vampires (1.31 million). Photo Credit: Mary Bellis

Complete 2006 Survey & Top Costumes

• Halloween Survey 2006
• Top 2006 Costumes