# US Halloween seasonal retail trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-halloween-seasonal-retail-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-27T18:02:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Major retailers have introduced various Halloween-themed products for the season. Early offerings included oversized animatronic skeletons from Home Depot and Lowe’s, such as the 12-foot ‘Skelly’ and the 15-foot ‘Watcher.’

As the season progressed, retail variety expanded to include inflatable skeleton decorations from brands like Joyfy, available in sizes ranging from 5 to 8.5 feet through retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Additionally, apparel options like the ‘Spooktacular Creations’ skeleton jumpsuit became available via Amazon.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Halloween decorations and costumes see various retail offerings

Retailers are promoting various Halloween items, including LED-lit inflatable skeletons and warm, plush skeleton jumpsuits for outdoor festivities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/halloween-decorations-and-costumes-see-various-retail-offerings

### 2026-10-07: Home Depot and Lowe’s release new animatronic Halloween skeletons

Home Depot and Lowe’s have launched new large-scale animatronic skeletons for Halloween, featuring app-controlled movements and light effects.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/home-depot-and-lowes-release-new-animatronic-halloween-skeletons

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