The NRF provided a dismal forecast for Halloween retail sales this year. Spending is expected to be down around $10 a person or 15%. MSNBC reports that some families are making their own costumes this year or only getting a store bought costume for a child if it is his or her first Halloween. Some stores are trying pairings to get consumers to spend. MSNBC says Target has run some promotions where they throw in a free candy bag if a customer buys a costume. Take a look:
