Soaring cost of Halloween treats spooks shoppers
The price of candy, especially chocolate, has soared, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.
BBC News reported that the price of candy, especially chocolate, has soared, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.
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