Hershey Warns Consumer Financial Stress Could Weigh on Halloween Sales

Hershey warns Americans squeezed by gas prices are buying less candy—and Halloween’s final days are ‘really critical’

Candy sales at convenience stores fell 5% in September, and Hershey’s exec says the company now needs consumers to “show up” in the last days before Halloween.

Halloween Candy Prices Have Jumped Over 70% In Five Years. Hershey's Says Shoppers Are Cutting Back.

Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion celebrating Halloween this year, but surveys show some households are cutting costs elsewhere.

Hershey hopes Halloween candy can ward off declining volume fears

Hershey bets on last-minute Halloween candy sales as inflation, higher gas prices and consumer pressures weigh on volumes despite an earnings beat.

Hershey warns consumer financial stress could weigh on Halloween sales

CEO Kirk Tanner said the final days leading up to the holiday will be “really critical.”

Hershey warns rising living costs may spook Halloween shoppers