When is it acceptable for shops to start putting out holiday stock?

Jimm_Alumni

I feel like this is a discussion that happens every year for me. I think it's something a lot of people have opinions on.

I've already heard of shops putting out the christmas chocolate boxes the past few weeks.

When should shops really put out christmas items? Not presents and the like, but christmas themed items. Chocolates, cakes, general food, decorations etc.

Actually, let's extend this out to all holidays. Cause I remember I saw easter eggs in shops on the 2nd of January this year. I was quite baffled.

66Mustang

I suppose the correct answer is whenever the volume of sales justifies the real estate that could be used for other products.

But just for me personally, when I start to take an interest, is around late October.  

Jimm_Alumni

66Mustang said:

I suppose the correct answer is whenever the volume of sales justifies the real estate that could be used for other products.

Hmmm, a very corporate answer from Mustang, I kid ^^

I agree I think, late October is a good time for christmas. 2 months before Easter sounds about right for  Easter eggs too. 

I know they are companies trying to make a profit, and this is likely very profitable for them, but it just feels odd you know?

66Mustang

Ha ha, yes I do know what you mean, I am sure there are people who would buy Christmas cake in March or June if it was available!!

OverlyAnxious

Personally, I don't want to see any Christmas stuff before Halloween.  And no Halloween stuff before October.

But that would leave the seasonal aisle empty through September. 

Jimm_Alumni

Should we come up with a new holiday for September then?

If I remember correctly, Talk Like A Pirate Day is in September....

Steve_in_The_City

Hold on! Doesn't Xmas start with stir up Sunday, 26th Nov?

Sandy_123

Tesco have all the tins of chocolate out, for any one wanting to indulge