Stories Tagged as
Halloween
The scariest part of Halloween: supply chains
Oct 2, 2023
Consumers may spend a record $12.2 billion this year — that's the treat. But sellers may need tricks to bring their goods to market.
Salem's complicated journey from witch trials to witch tourism
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Oct 27, 2022
In the 1690s, women were hanged in Salem, Massachusetts on suspicion of witchcraft. Now, it's a witchy Mecca for tourists.
Vacant real estate: Spirit Halloween's favorite haunt
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 29, 2021
The pop-up shop has more than 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, taking over iconic locations such as Barneys on Seventh Avenue.
The spookiest thing about Halloween? The waste.
Oct 29, 2021
By one estimate, Americans will spend more than $10 billion on candy, costumes and decor this year.
How COVID-19 is changing Halloween plans this year
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 29, 2020
Some households are getting creative by creating “candy chutes,” while others are spending more on pricier candy.
How one Nashville haunted house is trying to stay safe — and scary — this Halloween
by
Blake Farmer
Oct 13, 2020
The attraction operators are finding ways to open with modifications. For instance, screaming in peoples' faces is off limits.
For public good, not for profit.
Candy corn's agricultural past
Oct 30, 2019
Whether you love it or hate it, candy corn is synonymous with Halloween. We take a dive into the triangular, tri-colored candy's history.
How we ended up with the "fun-size" candy bar
Oct 25, 2019
To understand fun-size candy, we must first understand full-size candy.
Trick or treat! Why is there no new candy to eat?
Oct 23, 2019
Halloween should be the perfect time to launch a new candy.