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Dollar General Has Christmas Decorations Out

wismiss — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 06:44:06 GMT

I was at Dollar General last Friday and they are starting to put out Christmas decorations. And, I don't think they were last year's, as they had shelves cleared off and unopened boxes in the aisles. Somebody said they thought Wal-Mart was starting to put out Christmas things, too.

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Carmie — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:37:54 GMT

Costco has t(eir Christmas stuff out too. You can't miss the large lighted trees as soon as you enter. The halloween stuff is right next to it.

As in past years, The Christmas stuff is available around the time the kids go back go school.

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Jordan2 — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:27:56 GMT

I hate that they rush the holiday seasons. We haven't even gotten to Halloween yet ( who knows how that will work out).

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Spurt — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:50:50 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
Costco has t(eir Christmas stuff out too. You can't miss the large lighted trees as soon as you enter. The halloween stuff is right next to it.

As in past years, The Christmas stuff is available around the time the kids go back go school.

@Carmie

That now seems to have become the norm to see Christmas stuff right next to the Halloween decor in stores....

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sunshine45 — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:28:21 GMT

SAMS CLUB also has christmas stuff and christmas gifts out. i already purchased a box of cookies for my mom in a "merry and bright" box and gave them to her.

no surprise since i began to see HALLOWEEN stuff over a month ago there.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:33:48 GMT

So does the Q.

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millieshops — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:49:51 GMT

Fifty years ago I didn't know anyone who displayed Christmas year round. Now I know 2 homes in which a whole room is dedicated to Christmas.

I have a dozen of Joan Rivers' eggs. I know they were sold as Christmas offerings, but I display some on a large flat piece of pottery. It's a changing display on the bottom shelf of my coffee table, not Christmasy at all. ( I have no idea what time of year I bought any of them.)

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alicedee — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:57:10 GMT

I have made myself promise NO new fall or Christmas decor. Got out my fall/Halloween stuff and realize I don't need a thing. I even left two items in their boxes in storage.

I know I have plenty of Christmas stuff, so will try not to buy anything new.

I haven't been shopping in a store in a long time, so don't know what is out here. I did have to go to CVS a couple days ago....usually this time of year they have displayed a separate aisle of candy. It's not there this year.

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Foxxee — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 19:28:26 GMT

According to Retail News websites, major retailers will be offering Christmas decorations earlier.

Usually they wait until October and November. Four main reasons why not this year.

Amazon Prime Day Moved from July to October 5. Retailers are worried about competing dollars.

Store Safety Concerns from Covid-19. Fewer people are allowed in the stores at the same time.

Deliveries are taking longer.

Unspent dollars during Covid-19.

https://footwearnews.com/2020/business/retail/holiday-shopping-deals-start-date-1203050899/

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msgb — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:13:09 GMT

I think I heard on a news report that many stores were going to do this because of what is going on they wanted to bring happy memories or something that brings out the best in people and Christmas is one of those events that does.
I know that Halloween merchandise has been out for some time as well. In many neighborhoods they are unsure if there will be any trick or treating and this way the retailers have a way of getting some profits.

When I worked retail (and I did in many different capacities) one of the stores would not put up any of their Christmas decor until Thanksgiving had passed.

Who knows how many are going into brick and mortar stores this year.

I know Costco, Target and Wal-mart are getting their share of customers but there are other retail locations that are still not open or open to a larger amount of people.

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bonnie f — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:39:13 GMT

ughhhh way to soon. i go to my dollar general a few times a month, i was there a couple of days ago and all they had was fall decor. wait till at least thanksgiving i say...

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pigletsmom — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 23:43:17 GMT

Most likely they need to fill the shelves. I noticed Halloween stuff was out very early this year. Most stores have a specific space set aside for seasonal and it needs to be filled. You'd be surprised at how early they have this stuff in the backrooms. I'm also wondering if a lot of places ordered less Halloween candy beause of covid?

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MomCat — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:23:07 GMT

Many of us don't wait until the last minute to think about how we want to decorate for the holidays. I see nothing wrong with being able to shop early. I used to depend mostly on Hobby Lobby for early decor. I like to see the variety out there.

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ROMARY — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:13:11 GMT

I miss going to our local-ish large dollar type store.

Each time I pass by, the parking lot is filled.

I really don't want to take a chance by going inside, as that particular dollar type of store, in the past, was/ maybe still is always crowded, not much ventilation, etc.

Well, maybe one day I'll decide to take a peek from the outside windows.

Otherwise, love that store!

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speedy girl — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:54:03 GMT

I know the crafters need Christmas supplies early but other than that, I don't like seeing things out so early. Let me enjoy each holiday before moving on to the next!!

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Cakers3 — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:52:50 GMT

@Foxxee wrote:
According to Retail News websites, major retailers will be offering Christmas decorations earlier.

Usually they wait until October and November. Four main reasons why not this year.

Amazon Prime Day Moved from July to October 5. Retailers are worried about competing dollars.

Store Safety Concerns from Covid-19. Fewer people are allowed in the stores at the same time.

Deliveries are taking longer.

Unspent dollars during Covid-19.

https://footwearnews.com/2020/business/retail/holiday-shopping-deals-start-date-1203050899/

@Foxxee Delayed deliveries make sense in terms of early displays.

Good point.