GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Americans are expected to spend $4.2 billion on Halloween decorations this year, marking a $1.6 billion increase since 2019, according to the National Retail Federation.

INDIANAPOLIS —Kids are gearing up to trick or treat, but this year’s Halloween prices are far from sweet. “It’s definitely been pricey with the inflation and everything,” parent Ashley Allman said.

Halloween Adventure, a fixture in Lower Manhattan, has long prided itself on being a place where customers and employees can express themselves. Halloween Adventure is a year-round costume store on ...