Halloween: Surge in sales of costumes, lollies and pumpkins

By Esther Han
Updated October 31 2014 - 7:31am, first published 3:30am
Pumpkin grower Belinda Williams has adapted to Halloween demand.
Pumpkin grower Belinda Williams has adapted to Halloween demand.

Halloween is becoming a bigger treat for retailers every year as the growing number of parties fuels demand for lollies, spooky costumes, decorations and pumpkins for carving.