WPRI- TV reports that Halloween spending is set to hit record levels this year.American consumers are expected to spend $9.1 billion in 2017 for Halloween, with $3.4 billion on costumes, $2.7 billion for candy, $2.7 billion for decorations and another $410 million for greeting cards. Marketing and retail expert Kristen Regine said Wednesday more people are planning to celebrate Halloween this year, which will create a spending spike.