Resting witch face: Beauty to drive Halloween's spooktacular sales

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 19-Oct-2018

Latest figures from Mintel reveal British consumer spending for October's festivities will soar to £420m

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Brits are taking delight in the spookiest season, as consumers are expected to splash out £420m on Halloween this year.

The latest figures from Mintel forecast

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