Overview

• Spencer Gifts confirmed 30 temporary Spirit Christmas locations across 13 states with published addresses, including new sites near Pittsburgh and two former JoAnn stores in Manchester and Milford, Connecticut.
• Most shops are slated to open in early November following Spirit Halloween closures, with a few transitioning in late October such as the Bohemia, Long Island site moving into a former JoAnn Fabrics space.
• Stores will feature the Peppermint Village experience with interactive displays, exclusive holiday merchandise, décor, apparel, inflatables, gifts, and stocking stuffers.
• Santa photo sessions begin November 21 at select locations with online reservations available through SpiritChristmas.com under a program run by Cherry Hill Programs.
• The expansion builds on the company’s seasonal retail model supported by more than 1,500 Spirit Halloween pop-ups and landlord-friendly short-term leases that include kick-out clauses, according to Newsday’s reporting.