‘For crying out loud' fume shoppers as chocolate advent calendar ALREADY on shelves at UK supermarket
XMAS COMES EARLY 'For crying out loud' fume shoppers as chocolate advent calendar ALREADY on shelves at UK supermarket
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DESPITE the UK basking in glorious sunshine and with still plenty of time left of August, some shops are sneaking in early Christmas treats.
Fed-up shoppers took to social media to name and shame one supermarket after noticing an Advent calendar on its shelves.
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The fancy Advent calendar is already in stores
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The shop in the firing line is B&M, after a photo of the Guylian countdown treat was shared on New Foods UK's Facebook.
"For crying out loud, it is only August! Some of us haven't had our summer holiday yet," one moaned, adding angry-face emojis.
Another pointed out: "The way the chocolate is going in b&m during this heat, I would hate to think what it would be like in Dec!"
"It's bloody August!" a third echoed.
"Can't we just enjoy summer? We'll have months of this to come," argued a forth.
But not everyone was annoyed by the bargain retailers forward thinking.
One person tagged her husband and wrote: "Please do not pass by this in B&M without buying me one!!"
Another tagged a friend and said: "Get looking early. I'd like one of these please."
The £12 calendar is filled with three different flavours of the iconic Belgian chocolates.
From December 1 to 24, behind each door is a milk truffle, original seashell, or salted caramel delight.
And it's not just Advent calendars that the bargain store is flogging.
Another picture of seasonal goodies was shared on Dansway Gifts and Bargains UK Facebook Group.
"Festive Chocolate Selection Boxes are BACK at B&M," one shopper wrote.
"A few we found whilst in store today, there's lots of other Christmas chocolate to choose from!"
But one disappointed customer penned: "We've not even finished summer yet or had Halloween.
"I swear Christmas gets earlier and earlier every year, makes you wonder how long these chocolates sit there before we buy and save for Christmas."
Another added: "Too soon for Christmas but I'd still scoff them."
While it may feel premature to start stocking up on Christmas treats, bargain hunters often bag better deals in the off-season.
In fact, one expert has shared why now is the ideal time to buy your festive decorations, and where to buy them.
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B&M is also flogging selection packs of chocolates
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