Hobby Lobby has confirmed that it will no longer sell Halloween‑specific merchandise, a decision that directly affects shoppers at its Dallas store at 8005 Park Lane. The change comes as the holiday approaches, meaning Dallas families will need to look elsewhere for costumes, decorations and candy.
According to WBAP, founder and CEO David Green explained the move during an interview with Faith Driven Entrepreneur, saying, “I just felt in my spirit that God says, don’t sell this.” Green emphasized that the choice was guided by his Christian faith rather than purely financial considerations.
Green noted that the retailer previously generated “over $22 million” in Halloween sales before discontinuing the product line. He did not specify the year those sales occurred, but the figure underscores the financial impact of the decision.
The shift arrives as the National Retail Federation projects Americans will spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween in 2026, according to a September 22 survey cited by WBAP. The same survey breaks down expected spending into $4.4 billion for costumes, $4.3 billion for decorations and $4.1 billion for candy. Approximately 74 % of consumers plan to celebrate Halloween, with 42 % intending to decorate their homes or yards, and shoppers anticipate an average spend of $115.14 per person.
Hobby Lobby’s decision follows a broader seasonal product reduction announced in 2023, when the company said it was eliminating several seasonal lines—including Mardi Gras, Halloween and Hanukkah—to make room for stronger‑selling merchandise. That earlier statement framed the change as a space‑allocation issue rather than a religious one.
Despite the Halloween pullback, Hobby Lobby continues to expand in Texas. The chain opened a 55,000‑square‑foot store at 4127 East U.S. Highway 377 in Granbury on October 2, marking its 121st Texas location. The Dallas store, opened in March 2025, still offers pumpkins, scarecrows and other autumn décor for the season.
Dallas shoppers seeking Halloween items will need to turn to other retailers, such as Michaels, which continues to carry themed decorations and crafting supplies. Hobby Lobby will focus on traditional fall and Thanksgiving products through October 31.
Sources: wbap.com
