Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Halloween shopping season is starting earlier than ever as “Summerween” takes over store shelves. Retailers including Home Depot and Michaels are already stocking giant skeletons, spooky decor and costumes, with shoppers snapping them up weeks before fall begins. RetailMeNot says 70% of consumers plan to buy Halloween or fall items before September, driven by demand for cozy seasonal vibes and fear that popular decorations will quickly sell out.



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