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It's spooky how fast Spirit Halloween stores pop up. Here's how the retailer does it
In the world of spooky commerce, there's one name that rises above the rest: Spirit Halloween. The seasonal retailer sells costumes, decorations and just about anything else somebody might need for Halloween.
– By Sean Saldana (NPR)
The Stunning Disconnect Between Retail Space Demand and New Supply
Retail is a kind of good news/bad news story right now. The good news is that retail is going gangbusters for most types of stores, but rents are rising. The bad news is there’s barely enough space to meet retail demand, and rents are rising. Whether this news is good or bad for you depends on whether you’re a store owner or a landlord.
– By Philippa Maister (GlobeSt.com)
Retail Is Suffering From Its Own Success
The 10 consecutive quarters of demand growth have pushed the retail market to its tightest position in nearly 20 years, according to CoStar data, and there is less space available for lease now than at any point since national tracking began in 2006.
– By Richard Berger (GlobeSt.com)