Updated Oct 30, 2009 - 8:16 am
Don't worry kids, candy sales are strong
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The ghosts and goblins are ready to go, and they are in for a treat: Despite the recession, Halloween candy sales are strong.
Kids are about to get their hands on 600-million pounds of Halloween candy. That's how many Smarties, Dots, Snickers, and other sweets will have been purchased this year.
Candy sales are up nearly 2-percent this year with people spending about $18 on average. By far the most popular candy purchased is chocolate.
No word on Halloween related sales of apples, homemade popcorn balls, or dental floss.
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