Kiosks a holiday tradition in retail

By Tim Engstrom

Some people may think Santa Claus ushers in the holiday season when he arrives at the mall. But Rick Luna's customers tell him they know the holidays are near when they first glimpse a Beef Stick Summer Sausage nestled in a gift basket. For the past five years, Luna has managed the Hickory Farms holiday kiosk store at Edison Mall in Fort Myers. Zainab Walker, manager of The Bear Mill, meets and greets customers. The Bear Mill is next to Santa Claus in Edison Mall. Just a reindeer hop from Santa's chair, customers stroll by the kiosk and try samples of sausages, cheese and other favorites.

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