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Oct 2024
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Spirit Halloween sells 16% of America’s Halloween costumes
 now it’s pivoting to Christmas.

As Hurricane Milton heads for Florida
 one industry is taking it most seriously.

The Bogg Bag has become the best-selling bag in America
 by copying Crocs.

Plus, we’ll reveal the 1st episode of our new show The Best Idea Yet
 It’s the untold story behind the McDonald’s Happy Meal.


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