
Shoppers say 'no' as holiday decorations on sale 'way too early'
Halloween fans have been left divided after a shopper spotted seasonal decorations in TK Maxx. Facebook Page Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK caused quite the buzz when it shared pictures of TK Maxx's Halloween range online this week.
The post read: "Halloween Home Ornaments are starting to arrive in store at TK Maxx already!" It was accompanied by pictures of a store with rows of themed decor up for grabs, including ghost, skull, and pumpkin ornaments. The decorations delighted several people, but confused others who suggested June is too early to start selling the themed items.
A debate followed, as people were quick to weigh in on when they'd expect stores to introduce Halloween items ahead of October 31. For many shoppers, it was welcome news, and several commenters were keen to plan trips to browse the range.
One such fan wrote: "We need a shopping date! I need all of this." Someone else replied with heart emojis, writing: "Oh look new home decor." Another excited viewer replied: "SPOOKY SEASON."
Meanwhile, a fan added: "Summerween trip." Their friend replied: "We need to go." A similar response said: "Trip to TK Maxx needed soon." A keen shopper wrote: "It's everywhere tempting me already." Someone else commented: "TK Max as well as the Range then."
Not everyone was quite so excited, though. One unimpressed social media user wrote: "No no NO ….. let's have summer first before we start seeing autumn things ….. jeeeez way too early!!"
Someone else replied: "Summer hasn't even arrived," before adding a laughing emoji. Elsewhere, a commenter asked: "Ooh are they properly putting things out now or is it leftovers from last year? Will pay a visit next week."
Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK replied: "We spoke to a member of staff in store and they said this wasn't old stock. They expect more to arrive in the near future. Hope that helps."
There's also a selection of festive decor on TK Maxx's website. At the time of writing, it featured over 200 Halloween products, including throws, duvet sets, cushions, and candles.
For cushion lovers, the current selection includes a £49.99 Isaac Mizrahi White Skelton Cushion Buddy 81x152cm, a £19.99 Martha Stewart Two Pack White Boucle Ghost Cushions, and a £29.99 Martha Stewart Three Pack Tonal Pink Ghost Shape Decorative Cushions.
Shoppers looking for bedding might like the £24.99 Chelsea Peers Double Pink Ghost Duvet Cover Set discounted from £24.99. There's also the £24.99 Goblin & Ghoul Sage Ghost Pumpkin Halloween Throw 127x177cm, and the £24.99 Rachel Zoe White Tossed Ghosts Patterned Throw 120x180cm.
Other themed items include the £12.99 Afternoon Stroll Scented Candle 275g, the £14.99 Silver Tone Witch Hat Halloween Decoration 33x26cm, and the £9.99 White Boo Ghosts Halloween Decoration 12x23cm.
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