Every August, Spirit Halloween moves into empty big-box stores across America, and people treat it like the season has officially started. Here's how a pop-up shop became a cultural event, and the tricks every brand can steal for its own merch.

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If you've been burned by a branded merchandise vendor before, you already know how it goes wrong colors, late delivery, logo off-center, event in four days. Here's what to actually look for in a promotional products partner in Dallas and DFW, and the red flags that should send you running.