Seasonal & Holidays
2 Rhode Island Halloween Costume Stores Make List Of Best In The Nation
More than 3,000 shoppers were surveyed and two Rhode Island shops made the cut.
An extensive survey of shoppers to determine the top Halloween costume stores in America revealed that two of the best are right here in Rhode Island.
Car title company Montana Capital conducted the study and established that Emerald City Theatrical Costumes outside Providence and Fountain Street Creative were among the nation's elite.
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Emerald City Theatrical placed 21st and Fountain Street Creative came in 84th.
Montana Capital surveyed more than 3,000 shoppers to rank America's Halloween contest stores, according to a media release.
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"This study surveyed 3,001 U.S. respondents to uncover which independent costume and party shops Americans most enjoy visiting for their Halloween supplies," the release said. "The nationwide sample represented a balanced mix of ages, genders, and regions, ensuring that both small-town favorites and urban hotspots were fairly represented."
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The top store in the entire country? That would be American Costumes in Las Vegas.
"American Costumes captures the spirit of Vegas in every sequin," the release said. "Open for decades, this local favorite is known for its huge range of rental and retail costumes — from movie icons to full showgirl glamour. The space is neatly organized but brimming with character, making it a pleasure to browse. Whether you’re chasing classic nostalgia or over-the-top fun, American Costumes is where Las Vegas comes to play dress-up."
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Fantasy Costumes in Chicago and Abracadabra NYC in New York finished second and third.
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