Key Insights
Why is Spirit Halloween successful?
It sells a billion dollars worth of Halloween merchandise annually.
Why do people love Spirit Halloween?
Many are obsessed with its themed animatronics and costumes.
Why do people keep buying 12-foot skeletons despite the novelty wearing off?
There's an arms race to have the best decorated skeleton.
Why does the 12-foot skeleton lose its novelty?
Many people have one, making it less unique.
Why do people find Spirit Halloween's experience unappealing?
It can be overwhelming with loud noises, crowds, and children running around.
Chapters
The episode explores how Spirit Halloween, a seasonal pop-up store, thrives in empty retail spaces across North America, raising questions about the state of the retail industry.
- Spirit Halloween occupies 11,000 square feet of a former liquor store in downtown Toronto.
- The store sells over a billion dollars worth of merchandise annually.
- Spirit Halloween's success highlights the challenges faced by permanent retail stores.
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