The Sweetness of Spooky Season: An In-Depth Look at Halloween Candy Shopper Trends
Analyze the most popular Halloween candies by state. From SNICKERS in California to Reese’s in New York, see which treats are most popular in each state.
By Walmart Data Ventures
October 30, 2023
Every year as Halloween approaches, candy sales soar and stores are flooded with customers in search of the 'best' candy. Whether it's classic chocolate bars, chewy fruit-flavored treats, or sour candies, Walmart customers are stocking up on their favorite sweets to hand out to trick-or-treaters.
To find out which candy is most popular in each state, we analyzed shopper data using Walmart Luminate Shopper Behavior to unwrap shopper preferences. Here’s what we found:
- The Hershey Company’s Reese’s Cups is the most popular candy in 24 states, while SNICKERS, proudly part of Mars, is the most popular in 18.
- Walmart shoppers in 43 states purchase chocolate-based Halloween candy over any other type of candy.
Most Popular Halloween Candy by State
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