is candy cheaper at costco

Tis the season for cobwebs, carved pumpkins, and skeletons, but for grocers like Sams Club and Costco, it is also the opportunity to stock up on candy their members will inevitably buy in preparation for the spooky holiday.

Ahead of Halloween, I decided to visit both retailers, which require shoppers to buy annual memberships for access to bulk items that are typically priced lower than at other stores. I wanted to see which store had the best selection of candy for trick-or-treaters or Halloween parties, and where the best prices could be found.

is candy cheaper at costco

I also found this fun 24-pack of Halloween Treats Jelly & Swirl Pops for $198.

is candy cheaper at costco

The pops come in the shapes of ghosts, black cats, candy corn, and pumpkins. Advertisement

The Hershey’s Superhero variety pack at Sam’s Club was similar to Costco’s full-size bar variety packs.

is candy cheaper at costco

For $29.98, Sams Club offers a trick-or-treat mix of 36 full-size bars.

At Sams Club, that comes to 83 cents a bar, compared to 68 cents per bar at Costco. Advertisement

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FAQ

Is Costco the best place to buy candy?

If your neighborhood is filled with children and you tend to get a lot of people knocking on your door asking for candy, then sure, spring for a bulk bag from Costco. But if you tend to get just a handful of trick-or-treaters, then you’re probably better off getting your Halloween candy from a regular supermarket.

Is Costco cheapest place to buy Halloween candy?

If you’re looking to get the most Halloween candy for your money, Costco is a good bet. The candy bags have a large assortment of different goodies that are sure to please most trick-or-treaters. Compared with Target, Walmart, and Amazon, Costco does indeed seem to be a better deal for bulk amounts of candy.

Does Costco mark down Halloween candy?

At Costco, if the item is packaged specifically for the holiday, any leftover candy items are pulled from the sales floor the day after the holiday. They are then processed for shipment back to the distributor. We do not markdown holiday items.

Is candy more expensive?

The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is from September, and likely prices have risen even further in anticipation of the surge of demand that comes with Halloween. Candy & gum prices are up ~13% this October compared to October 2022. From October 2021 to October 2022, this increase was already 14%.

Where can I find the best candy & snacks at Costco?

Find the Best Candy & Snacks at Costco! At Costco Business Delivery, we offer a delicious selection of chocolates, including Snickers, Hershey’s chocolate bars, Kit Kat, Twix, M&Ms, and fan favorite—Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! Purchase them in large 48-count boxes, variety packs, or bags of fun bite size bars.

How much does a candy bag cost at Costco?

If you’re just looking for a bag of candy (not chocolate) like Skittle’s and Starburst the cost is $15.78 for 90 pieces of candy which is over 17 cents per treat. The Funhouse Treats bag at Costco is a much better deal and you would be saving money by buying this at Costco.

Does Costco have chocolate?

It’s interesting that Costco manages to combine chocolate from the two different brands in one package. The American Funhouse bag has 12 different kinds of candy in it and the All Chocolate bag has nine different kinds of chocolate bars.

Does Costco have Halloween candy?

The USA holiday candy is located in the seasonal aisle as well. The item number for the Funhouse Treats is 1481907 and the All Chocolate is 107979. What comes in Costco’s assorted Halloween Candy? In the Kirkland Signature Funhouse Treats bag, there is a variety of sweet hard candy and gummies. There isn’t any chocolate.

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