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The Hamilton Company announces commercial lease agreement with Spirit Halloween in Medford

Halloween retailer opened its door on August 6th

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The Hamilton Company announces commercial lease agreement with Spirit Halloween at 55 Riverside Ave. in Medford, MA.

Halloween retailer opened its door on August 6th

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BOSTON - The Hamilton Company today announced a commercial lease agreement with Spirit Halloween for approximately 10,000 sq. ft. at 55 Riverside Ave. in Medford, which formerly housed a CVS. The lease agreement commenced on July 15th, and the retailer opened for business on August 6th.

“We are excited to have Spirit Halloween in our building in Medford,” said Jameson Brown, Chairman and CEO of The Hamilton Company. “They have an impressive history that spans more than four decades as America’s leading Halloween-themed retailer.”

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Spirit Halloween is the nation’s largest Halloween retailer. This year, the companywill open more than 1,550 seasonal locations across strip malls and shopping centers throughout North America, signaling the start of the Halloween season. Spirit Halloween deliversan extensive selection of costumes, décor, accessories, and one-of-a-kind animatronics.

Spirit Halloween’s in-house counsel represented the retailer during the leasing negotiations. The Hamilton Company was represented by Carol Rash, The Hamilton Company’s Director of Commercial Property & Asset Management.

“Seasonal retail or ‘pop-up’ stores are growing total revenue and market presence at a significant pace each year,” said Rash. “Spirit Halloween is a category leader, and we’re thrilled with their occupancy of 55 Riverside Ave.”

About The Hamilton Company

Founded in 1954 with the acquisition of a six-unit building, The Hamilton Company has become one of the largest privately held real estate organizations in New England. Originally involved in residential development, The Hamilton Company, Inc. has grown into a full-service real estate firm, managing and leasing approximately 1,500,000 square feet of commercial space and more than 6,000 residential units, and developing and constructing both residential and commercial projects throughout Greater Boston. The Hamilton Company is supported by 170 full-time employees. The Company has full-time accounting, legal, architectural, construction, maintenance, and property management departments to assist in the management and leasing needs of all the Company's commercial and residential buildings.

About Spirit Halloween

Spirit Halloween is the largest Halloween retailer in North America. With over 1,550 seasonal locations expected to open in strip malls and centers across North America, Spirit is the one-stop destination for all things Halloween. For more than four decades, Spirit has created immersive and interactive experiences for shoppers, complete with a unique and vast assortment of costumes and accessories for infants, toddlers, children, 'tweens, teens, and adults, along with exclusive décor and animatronics you won't find anywhere else. For more information, please visitSpiritHalloween.com.

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