WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- As U.S. trick-or-treaters race to Halloween, costumes have become racier, moving from spooky ghosts and goblins to more skimpy fare.
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Increased school violence in the United States prompted many schools to ban toy weapons from Halloween costumes for this year’s festivities.
CHICAGO, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Dressing up pets for holidays like Halloween has become one of the fastest growing segments of the $41 billion U.S. pet market.
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Young U.S. adults are dressing up and spending more for Halloween this year, and the trend is toward sexy, rather than scary outfits, USA Today reports. "Halloween has turned into a fashion statement for young adults," BuyCostumes.com CEO Jalem Getz told
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- About 60 parents and children gathered at the South Elgin, Ill., home of a principal who canceled the elementary school's annual Halloween celebration.
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Halloween can be hazardous for U.S. family pet dogs or cats if they dip into the candy supply or from costumes.
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Finding cute and flattering plus-size Halloween costumes could be an ordeal, but at least one U.S. costume company is promoting plus sizes.
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- The National Retail Federation estimates half of all U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Halloween this year by spending about $48.48 each on merchandise.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Authentic Star Wars costumes of Darth Vader, Jedi and Chewbacca are likely to sell out well before Halloween.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) --
