All treats: Halloween screams big bucks in Valley
Oct 1, 2012, 7:57 AM | Updated: 7:58 am
PHOENIX — As Halloween nears, the cash registers are ringing at the family owned Easley’s Fun Shop near Seventh Avenue and McDowell Road.
National Retail Federation said Americans will spend about $8 billion this year on Halloween.
“I’ve sold $60 Batman outfits and $600 Batman outfits. I think some people out there just want the best,” said the shop’s Debbie Easley.
There’s a clear favorite among customers: “Super heroes are rocking and rolling. Captain America, Thor, and of course all the Avengers,” she said.
Lindsay Krahmer was shopping for a costume and said she loves Halloween but not enough to shell out six bills.
“I’m just looking at the Oktoberfest beer lady costumes and they’re only about $50,” Krahmer said.
Halloween falls on a Wednesday, which is better for business, according to Easley because of the number of parties set before, on and after Halloween.