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Halloween candy sales slowed by higher prices

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start due to higher prices, The Associated Press reports.

Candy and gum prices were up 44% as of September, government data shows.

For the month ending Oct. 17, Halloween candy sales were down 6.7% year over year, according to market research firm NielsenIQ.

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