Readers Respond: Trick or treat tossup

Halloween is an obvious focal point for drug stores and convenience stores, where consumers flock to buy candy at the last minute.

Hardware stores can also pull through in the nick of time with decorations, holiday lights, and even some treats in the impulse aisle.

So what are HBSDealer readers planning this year?

Earlier this week, we asked our readers how their business plans to handle Halloween.

The largest percentage -- 44% -- seemed ambivalent: "Someone will don a costume. Maybe," they replied.

Both "Big displays. Big sales. Big excitement." and "Humbug" each received 28% of the vote.

There's still time to vote. Click here to let us know your plans.