After an exhilarating several days in Houston, now it's time to reflect upon what we all learned at the Halloween & Party Expo. This year's show, more than ever before, offered an amazing opportunity for vendors to expand their global reach. With an increased interest in the costume and party industries from overseas, companies are poised to tap an entirely new market.

For retailers, the Expo was an excellent learning opportunity, with a packed schedule of informative and useful educational sessions throughout every day. I know I'm already looking forward to next year!

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The HPE is considered by many in the industry the show at which to be seen. Sean Morris of Morris Costumes agrees stating that the Expo is "the jump start of the season." In recent years, the number of international attendees -- both buyers and vendors -- has grown steadily. This year, many companies were reporting increased business from overseas retailers, proving that Halloween has definitely gone global!