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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)

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The Grim Reaper of Retail: Spirit Halloween

Kenny Malone of Planet Money podcast discusses the explosive growth of Spirit Halloween with host Brittany Luse.

– Podcast: It's Been A Minute (NPR)

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Retail Real Estate Group Expects 3.8% Holiday Sales Growth

ICSC, the trade group representing malls, shopping centers, and other marketplaces, is predicting that holiday retail sales will be up 3.8% this year, and that food and beverage sales will grow by 7.6%.

– By Joan Verdon (Forbes)

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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)

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Toys R Us Returns to Brick and Mortar Universe

The once bankrupt retailer Toys ’R’ Us is expanding by “land, air, and sea” as it looks to rebound next year with stores in airports, cruise ships, and in department stores.

– By Richard Berger (GlobeSt.com)

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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)

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