-
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Hershey Adds Salty Snacks Amid GLP-1 Popularity
Hershey is expanding its Halloween lineup with salty snacks amid the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and shifting consumer preferences. Salty Offerings: Pirate's Booty Trick-or-Treat snack packs SkinnyPop Halloween Packs — individual packages for seasonal snacking LesserEvil Spooky Popcorn and Spooky Spaceballs Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Company Insight: "For the first time, Hershey is bringing a broader portfolio of salty offerings to Halloween, giving people more ways to celebrate," the company told PEOPLE. Hershey VP Dan Mohnshine told Reuters that "the Lesser Evil brand and our salty snacks brands broadly, Skinny Pop and Pirate's Booty, having a greater presence in Halloween is in response to the (healthy eating) dynamic". Despite the salty expansion, "chocolate remains at the heart of Halloween," with early sales of snack-sized bags of chocolates and candies showing double-digit growth compared to last year.
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Hershey's "Hersheyween": Largest and Most Diverse Halloween Lineup Yet
Hershey has unveiled its 2026 Halloween portfolio, which it's calling "Hersheyween" — the company's largest and most diverse lineup ever, with more than 20 new and returning products. Chocolate Favorites: Reese's Pumpkins: The iconic pumpkin-shaped treats return — 26 million will be produced this year KIT KAT Count & Witch: Classic wafer-and-chocolate in spooky shapes Fruity, Chewy, and Sour: Jolly Rancher Gummies Trickies Minis (colors that don't match flavors for interactive experience) Sweets Assortment Stand-Up Bag with Sour Strips, Jolly Rancher Gummies Trickies, and Twizzlers Sweet-and-Salty and Savory (New for 2026): Pirate's Booty Boos & Bites: Ghost- and monster-shaped puffs in aged white cheddar Reese's Sweet & Salty: Snack-size Reese's Dipped Animal Crackers, Pretzels, and Filled Pretzels LesserEvil Pumpkin Spice Popcorn: Warm cinnamon-and-spice fall flavor Consumer Demand Data:
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Target's 2026 Halloween Lineup: New, Exclusive, and Affordable
Target has released its 2026 Halloween collection with hundreds of new finds, featuring nearly 70% new items and about 60% exclusive to Target. Pricing Highlights: 60% of decor priced under $10 50% of costumes and accessories under $25 Costume Highlights: K-Pop Demon Hunters: Exclusive costumes including a Rumi look for group costumes Pokémon: Expanded lineup with up to 26 costumes (more than double last year) Disney's Toy Story, Super Mario, and Marvel picks Glows Under Blacklight Monarch Butterfly Costume Dress Decor Highlights: $5 glowing ghost cloche Life-size skeleton props Threshold Halloween collection with glass pumpkins, rattan decor, and haunted village pieces Some fan-favorite items are already selling out weeks before fall officially begins
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Home Depot vs. Lowe's: The Skeleton Infrastructure Race
The suburban skeleton competition has officially become an infrastructure race. Home Depot's upgraded 12-foot Skelly can speak through a mobile app, move its mouth, and store customized phrases, while Lowe's responded with a 15-foot headless Watcher whose motion-activated eyes scan the neighborhood. Home Depot's 2026 Collection Highlights: 12-foot app-controlled Skelly with Bluetooth voice features 11-foot LED Mummy 8-foot Perilous Plant Monster 8.5-foot Knight Frostbane (headless horseman with skeletal steed, $399) Lowe's Response: 15-foot Talking Lighted Skeleton Watcher ($429) — tallest on the market Full collection now available both in stores and online Both retailers are betting on the growing trend of elaborate yard displays, with almost half of Halloween shoppers beginning their purchases before October to avoid the stress of last-minute shopping.
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Lowe's Unveils 15-Foot Animatronic — Tallest on the Market
Lowe's has entered the giant animatronic competition with a new $429 Talking Lighted Skeleton Watcher that stands 15 feet tall — the biggest Halloween prop on the market this season. Key Features: Hoists its skull 15 feet in the air with LED eyes Turns side to side with spooky voice lines Responds with chilling phrases and sound effects Other Lowe's Halloween Additions: Bluey Witch inflatable 5.7-foot skeleton DJ Rockin'-out reaper band 4-foot Howling Lighted Dragon New Disney collection with talking animatronics of movie characters like Monsters, Inc.'s Mike Wazowski Replicas of tombstones from Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride Lowe's Halloween offerings are expected to sell out quickly — at the time of reporting, only 111 Watchers were left in stock for shipping, with several items already out of stock online.
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Home Depot's 2026 Halloween Collection Features App-Controlled Skelly
Home Depot has unveiled its 2026 Halloween collection, bringing back fan-favorite decorations alongside new oversized animatronics and interactive technology. The collection launched online July 16, with in-store availability rolling out in August. The Star of the Show: Skelly, the viral 12-foot skeleton, returns with a high-tech makeover featuring app-enabled controls that let you customize head and mouth movements, speak through the skeleton in real time via Bluetooth, record up to 30 custom sounds, and choose from 20 LCD LifeEyes effects. The upgraded version costs $379 and is sold online only, while the original static Skelly remains available at $299. New Giant Animatronics Include: 11-foot Grave & Bones LED Mummy ($299): Motion-activated lights, posable shoulders, and customizable wrappings 8-foot Perilous Plant Monster ($299): Motion-triggered head movements and glowing LED features 5.5-foot Evil Pixie: Three synchronized animatronic movements, haunting sound effects, and g
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
DIY Beaded Christmas Tree Goes Viral on TikTok US, Selling 16,000+ Units in One
A DIY beaded Christmas tree craft kit from a US-based small shop has become a viral sensation on TikTok well before the official holiday season. Launched August 15, the product sold over 16,300 units in its first week, generating $300,900 in GMV (approx. RMB 2.02 million) and ranking #2 on the platform's video sales chart . Product Details: Height: Approximately 21 cm Contents: Multi-colored beads, metal stand, angel tree topper, and sturdy base Effect: Creates a flowing light display when powered on Extras: Additional themed kits for winter, Halloween, and optional hanging ornaments Why It's Trending: Related TikTok videos have amassed nearly 10 million views in 30 days. The product appeals to the "DIY stress relief and ritual" trend. It solves common pain points of traditional trees (bulky size, difficult storage) while offering a "cultivation-style" hands-on experience .
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Costco Southern California Stores Stock Christmas Goods in
Southern California Costco locations have begun setting up dedicated Christmas merchandise sections alongside Halloween decorations, with products hitting shelves months before the holiday . Featured Costco Products: 4.5-foot Grinch-themed Pre-lit Christmas Tree: $69.99, featuring a curved design with 150 warm LED lights Pokémon Holiday Advent Calendar: $44.99 with 24 pieces of figures and accessories – $10 cheaper than Walmart's $54.99 version (approximately 18% savings) Animal-themed Advent Calendars: Decorative countdown calendars for the season Costco's website now features a dedicated Christmas and holiday section with artificial trees ranging up to 7.5 feet with 1,400-1,850 LED lights, multiple lighting modes, and remote dimming capabilities .
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
Home Depot Launches Massive 2026 Holiday Collection with App-Controlled
Home Depot is kicking off the 2026 holiday season early with its full collection launching online August 27, featuring giant animatronic displays and tech-enabled decorations . Key Products in the Collection: 10-foot Giant Polar Bear: The collection's biggest showstopper for yard displays 8-foot Gold Nutcracker with LCD "LifeEyes": Features animated LCD eyes that actually move App-controlled Towering Santa: An animated Santa you can control from your phone 9-foot Santa's Sleigh with Reindeer: A supersized holiday classic Animated Disney Characters: 3.5-foot Pluto, 4-foot Interactive Mickey, and Minnie Mouse Marvel's 3-foot Animated Groot: For Guardians of the Galaxy fans For smaller spaces, Home Depot is offering animated character sets sized for apartments, LED reindeer, and jumbo ornaments, ensuring "something for every space and budget" .
Details -
Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-09-06
The 2026 Holiday Shopping Season: A Longer Runway for Brands
According to the InMarket/Kantar study, brands have a longer runway this year to earn a spot on a shopper's wish list . The shift in consumer behavior toward earlier shopping and increased deal-seeking means brands need to maintain visibility from September through December . Industry Summary The US Christmas product market for 2026 is characterized by: Early Holiday Shopping: 68% of consumers plan to shop early, with retailers launching holiday collections as early as August. Costco and Home Depot are already stocking Christmas goods . Home Depot's Giant Animated Display Dominance: The retailer's 2026 collection features a 10-foot polar bear, an 8-foot nutcracker with LCD "LifeEyes," an app-controlled Santa, and animated Disney/Marvel characters . Viral TikTok Products: The DIY Beaded Christmas Tree sold 16,300+ units in one week ($300,900 GMV), and the Christmas Gift Card Book sold 7,000+ units ($84,500+ GMV) in August, driven by TikTok video content . Decor Trends: "Traditional
Details
Holiday Party
