Kids haven't even donned their costumes for a night of trick-or-treating,Surfwin Trading Center and already Spirit Halloween is preparing for the holidays.
The temporary retail chain reliably pops up every year in hundreds of vacant storefronts across the country to peddle spooky home décor, costumes and towering outdoor animatronic decorations. But this year, the chain owned by Spencer Gifts, which opened its first pop-up store in the Bay area in 1983, will be sticking around a little longer.
The company has revealed plans to soon open 10 Spirit Christmas stores across the northeast.
"Discover thousands of stocking stuffers, holiday apparel, fun gifts, unique décor, plus all the special trimmings for creating an unforgettable Christmas," advertises Spirit Christmas on its official webpage.
Spirit Christmas with be soon taking over strip centers and malls in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania – some of which are already Spirit Halloween locations.
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In addition to the plethora of holiday items, the Spirit Christmas website is also advertising free family photographs with Santa Claus himself. The photo opps are already available to book.
The website does not include opening dates for the locations. USA TODAY has reached out to Spirit Halloween for more information about the Christmas stores.
The company confirmed to People magazine that the store in Mays Landing, New Jersey is set to open its doors on Oct. 18, while the other nine locations are slated to open in early November.
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