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Hudson Valley's first Spirit Halloween store is preparing to open soon in Kingston. Located at the former Big Lots on Ulster Avenue, the store is already stocked with Halloween costumes and decorations, although an official opening date has not been announced. Spirit Halloween typically opens its locations towards the the end of the summer.
The store's arrival comes amid a wave of excitement for Halloween enthusiasts, as many believe planning for the holiday can begin right after the Fourth of July. Spirit Halloween is known for its seasonal pop-up stores, which appear across the country each fall. This year, the company plans to open over 1,500 stores nationwide and hire around 50,000 seasonal employees.
The Kingston location marks a significant addition to the region, especially after the closure of the Big Lots store that previously occupied the site. The Hudson Valley Post reported that Big Lots had been closing many locations nationwide, including in New York State.