Retailers are already decking their stores with Christmas decorations

Christmas decorations have been in the shops for weeks

Christmas decorations have been in the shops for weeks Source: Getty

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The arrival of trees and tinsel used to occur much later but marketing experts say retail trends now mean getting in early for Christmas is an economic necessity.

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