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Shoppers are buying costumes and decorations earlier than ever, retailers are stocking shelves as early as April, and buy‑now‑pay‑later options are changing how people pay.
Published Oct 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Here’s where you’d might have to dig even deeper into your pockets.
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