I worked at Spirit Halloween for 3 years. Here are 9 mistakes I saw customers make when shopping for costumes and decor.
A former employee of Spirit Halloween shares nine tips for shoppers to improve their experience, including visiting stores frequently and investing in higher-quality costumes. The advice focuses on maximizing value and finding unique items throughout the store.
Why it matters
It provides consumer-focused lifestyle advice for a seasonal retail niche, reflecting common shopping behaviors during the Halloween season.
After working at Spirit Halloween for three years, I've identified common mistakes customers make. Stephanie Pitera Statile I worked at Spirit Halloween for three years and saw many customers make the same mistakes. I always encouraged shoppers to invest in high-quality pieces they can reuse year after year. Many customers forgot to check Halloween makeup for irritants and allergens. Halloween has always been more of a lifestyle than a holiday for me, much to the chagrin of my husband and family. Although I worked at Spirit Halloween — the seasonal chain known for taking over empty storefronts — for three years, I've been a longtime customer and have even joked that the store was created just for me. Here are nine mistakes I saw customers make while shopping for their costumes and seasonal decor at the popular Halloween chain.
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