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Shoppers feel ‘sick' as budget UK chain launches HALLOWEEN range in July

Shoppers feel ‘sick' as budget UK chain launches HALLOWEEN range in July

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SHOPPERS have been thrilled to spot a Halloween range at a budget UK chain in July.
The spooky season came early this year with a major retailer launching its Halloween collection now.
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Home decor collection features pumpkins and autumn colours
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Some shoppers have been 'sick' with excitement
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Some Brits seem to be fed up with scorching temperatures and cannot wait for colder months.
Clothing and homeware brand Matalan is giving people a taste of Autumn with its Halloween-themed products.
If you want to add a cosy feel to your house, the retailer is selling everything from dishes to hooks in a shape of a pumpkin.
One excited shopper posted on Facebook images of blankets, pillows, mugs and other items adorned with pumpkins.
Fans excited for Autumn
Fans have reacted positively with many planning trips to the store to snap up the products.
One person wrote: "Not even going to lie, I just got butterflies in my tummy and feel a bit sick. THE BEST time of year."
Another one added: "Yay let's get rid of Summer and have Autumn early."
A third user said: "I'm sorry summer but I'm ready."
Someone else wrote: "This makes me so happy."
'Let's have summer first!'
However, some shoppers have deemed it's too early to start preparing for Halloween.
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One person complained: "Does someone want to tell Matalan its July. Don't get me wrong my fave time of year is Autumn but we're not there yet.
I've got to get through the hot months before I can look forward to hot chocs and blankets!"
Another one added: "Crazy.. let's have summer first!!"
A third commenter wrote: "Getting too much with shops they always seem to be pushing things that are months away instead of enjoying the season we're in."
One fan said: "Definitely not ready for this yet."
The Halloween collection includes home decor with classic characters like ghost, skeletons, spiders, bats and even Frankenstein.
You can also find Netflix's popular show Wednesday featured on pillows and throw blankets that are exclusively available online.
Matalan is currently offering a 20 per cent off discount on bedding with duvet cover sets selling for as low as £13.
Homesense has also put out its Halloween range early this year.
According to one fan, the home furnishing retailer has started selling its spooky collection in-stores.
New Store Openings
It comes after Matalan has announced it is opening 10 new stores as part of a huge £25million shop shake-up.
Matalan is also upgrading 30 existing stores in 2025, as part of long-term plans to modernise its branches over the next three to five years.
Some departments and services like fitting rooms and tills will be grouped together into a single accessible area.
Self-service tills are also being upgraded while checkout areas will be made larger across stores.
Matalan has already refurbished stores in Croydon, Linwood, Bristol Filton and Dumries.
The retailer said these branches have seen a "significant" increase in sales and better than expected since being upgraded.
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