Why do they have Halloween stuff out already?

[mgint]

because they think people will buy it.

[taj75657]

I know what ya mean. I live in Texas where the heat of Summer sticks around into late September to mid October. Late July I was out of sun tan lotion and when I went to purchase more there were nearly none available but no price drops on what they had left. Last week I went to where the summer stuff was on display to find Fall items in its place. If you think you may need a fan before next summer get it now while you can before the heaters take their shelf space. I do, However; love when they set-up the really cheap school supply displays. I don't have kids, nor am I in school, but it is a good time to stock up on paper notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, etc. for pennies. The funny thing is that I haven't seen any Halloween displays up yet, but I have noticed new billboards advertising for the Christmas season. The rush always makes me feel like I'm lagging to far behind and typically do less each season due to the fact that it's in our face way too soon and ends abruptly.   

[minioncookies]

Quite simple they want to extend a short season on items they normally can't just sell in less then a months time. Thats why they do this pretty much for all holidays and occasions. Get the product out before hope for the best it sells and there good.

[autumnsparklemom]

Good grief, so early.

[Theosarizos]

It seems like it happens earlier and earlier each year! It is the middle of august, so it doesn't surprise me that some places are already starting to advertise sales and pre-order goods.

[elvisdo]

I was already lamenting about the back to school stuff from last month but then my wife pointed out the Halloween candy that was next to it.

[adriarobi]

My daughter works retail. Halloween was starting to come out last month.

It is my least favorite holiday, and I hate walking by cackling witch heads or skulls.

It is the number 1 money=making holiday, even over Christmas.

Ugh, glad when it is over.

 

[dsosnowski06]

Just as bad as seeing winter clothes and coats out in August!  We know summer is almost over and it is depressing enough without think about snow in August.

[clickers]

Lol guys you may as well get it now before the stock run low! 

[taj75657]

I agree clickers, a few years ago I waited but eventually started buying Christmas decor in October, just a few things to see if I liked them when I got home. Wouldn't you know it by beginning of November it looked like the entire section had been sold out. Luckily a couple of weeks before Christmas I noticed a re-stock of the items and I bought every last one, needed the entire re-stock to decorate my tree.

[catherinedwhite]

Fall is in the air.... no wait, that is still humidity. LOL
They waste not time these days.

[teresa3200]

I know it is a little crazy. I live in Florida and now that school has started back, even though it is still in the 90's they have the summer clothes on clearance and winter clothes out. So yep halloween is out and next month Merry Christmas!!

[ghunter]

That's retail for you, they have to find something to sell to the people.

[patapon555]

Not surprising. There isn't much left of summer, and October is just a month away.

[heypeg]

Some places are putting christmas stuff out already.