B&M shoppers say 'far too soon' after spotting item on shelves
manchestereveningnews.co.ukB&M shoppers have expressed mixed views about the latest items that have started to appear on shelves. There may still be more than four months to go until the big day but B&M Bargains appears to have become one of the first retailers in the country to start selling Christmas stock.
Photos show one of its aisles in its store in Leeds decked out with festive favourites and selection boxes. They include Haribo Elf Surprises, costing £1.25, Kitkat Christmas Selection on sale for £2 and boxes of shortbread biscuits - selling at £3. READ MORE: Hurricane Ernesto remnants to hit UK TODAY as Met Office issues weather warning However, the early appearance of Christmas items appears to have divided shoppers.
Emma Jones, 35, said: "Christmas is the best time of the year! The earlier the better, I started buying Christmas decorations and presents in January!
Merry Christmas, I say." While friend Sarah Whitaker, 36, added: "Every year it feels like the build-up to Christmas starts earlier and earlier. "August is far too soon, we’ve not even had Halloween yet.
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