Halloween hits New Orleans early this year

It's still swimsuit season — but the giant skeletons are already stirring this Summerween.

Why it matters: Big-box retailers are moving early on Halloween as tariffs threaten to raise prices and fuel even more urgency among consumers.

• The October holiday is one of the seasonal events most affected by tariffs, with the majority of items imported from China.

The big picture: Home Depot is launching its full Halloween collection online today and rolling it out in stores later this month.

• Lowe's, Walmart, Michaels and T.J. Maxx already have spooky items in stores, with more to come.

What's next: Krewe of Boo organizer Brian Kern tells us he's focused on American-made throws this year. Go deeper.

• And, Krewe of Krampus' new Halloween parade will have sustainable throws, we're told. The Swampus parade is Oct. 4.

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