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Spirit Halloween stores survive COVID-19 pandemic to spook you

Not even the coronavirus pandemic can shake Vancouver’s Halloween spirit
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Vancouver's Spirit Halloween store on West Broadway is back open for business this month. Photo: Website/Spirit Halloween

Not even the coronavirus pandemic can shake Vancouver’s Halloween spirit, which has popped up again this August in the form of a store.

The seasonal shop, located at 130 West Broadway, is one of two Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­locations and 1,300 in Canada and the U.S. that have survived the economic downturn of a global health crisis.

Back in June, unsubstantiated claims spread about Spirit Halloween likely not being able to reopen in Vancouver. But this summer, the San Francisco-founded company confirmed: “the rumours aren’t true.”

“We heard you're crushed, disheartened, and downright sad. Well, don't worry,” Spirit Halloween said in a reopening announcement on social media.

“It's been a challenging year, but we promise to keep the Halloween spirit alive.”

Staff at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­stores are now welcoming shoppers with social distancing protocols in place.

The franchise sells a selection of Halloween costumes, masks, wigs, accessories, makeup, and decorations.

Dear Halloween Fans, We heard you're crushed, disheartened, and downright sad. Well, don't worry, the rumours aren't...

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