Harrods open christmas department (merged) - General Discussion

Taboo · 08-08-2006, 08:34

Well there are only 139 shopping days to go

Happy christmas everyone

stud u like · 08-08-2006, 08:38

How ridiculous. Its not even Advent yet. Christmas is now one long trade fair.

Its about time a law was passed to keep it how it should be and not set stores up for Christmas til November.

Niccers · 08-08-2006, 08:39

Flips sake.....backsup my "retails ruining christmas" thoughts anyways

Caramels · 08-08-2006, 09:16

I saw this covered on London Tonight yesterday evening. Some of the comments from the stores representatives were ludicrous, but strangely the department was packed with shoppers; very weird.

80's chick · 08-08-2006, 09:17

I started mine about 3 weeks ago, i have 3 more left to buy.

How bad is that

browncube · 08-08-2006, 10:12

I noticed some of the shopping channels had christmas shows in July

timey · 08-08-2006, 10:26

Gawd, how depressing. This year, I might actually have enough money to get away from all this Christmas shite.

Porcupine · 08-08-2006, 10:40

I would hate to walk around a bauble selling shop right now.

BUT if i see something in the sale, and i think it would be perfect for someone in my family i do buy it and put it away.

But i wouldnt like to walk through a grotty grotto just yet !

Mark. · 08-08-2006, 10:43

I don't think I'm going to bother with much Christmas shopping this year. I'll just stick cash or cheques in a card, so I'll let people buy something they di want from the sales, instead of me buying something I think they'll want, full price.

Not that I'm losing the Christmas spirit, but it just seems to make more sense.

nanamoan · 08-08-2006, 13:31

I was in Harrods yesterday & thought they were having a laugh when I saw arrows pointing to "Christmas Store" but there it was with Mr Fayed all jolly like a Father Christmas and lots of people actually buying stuff - I got out there quick .. its August for gods sake!

ull_lad · 08-08-2006, 16:41

Shops Selling Christmas Stuff this early is makeing The christmas Spirit go (if that makes sense)

cuttlefishspike · 08-08-2006, 16:42

Christmas arrives in London
Christmas officially arrived in London on Tuesday as one retailer ignored the hot weather and got into the festive spirit. Launching its 15,000 sq ft 'Christmas World', Harrods reminded customers they have only 139 shopping days left before December 25.

A Father Christmas clad in a red safari suit and accompanied by a zebra were drafted in to mark the event. Bing Crosby's 'Let It Snow' played in the background of the department store's Christmas area.

Rival London store Selfridges will open its Christmas shop on Thursday - a fortnight earlier than usual.

Tinsel, Christmas trees, cards and decorations are among the items crammed into the festive area on Harrods' second floor.

LoveSadieKing05 · 08-08-2006, 16:54

Yay I love this!

kimindex · 08-08-2006, 16:57

I used to work in there in the Christmas department (not the one where Santa is now, I believe, though I'm sure it's all different). They played the 4 Seasons all day over and over and over and over and over and over again ..... aaargghhhhhh!!

KBBJ · 08-08-2006, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimindex

I used to work in there in the Christmas department (not the one where Santa is now, I believe, though I'm sure it's all different). They played the 4 Seasons all day over and over and over and over and over and over again ..... aaargghhhhhh!!

I had a Saturday/holiday job in Woolies. I couldn't listen to Bing Crosby or Dean Martin for years afterwards. :-)

Stratosphere · 08-08-2006, 17:01

Not surprised in the least...Christmas always starts in August in retail

LoveSadieKing05 · 08-08-2006, 17:08

http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1147172006

LoveSadieKing05 · 08-08-2006, 17:09

My sister works for Tesco and she has a meeting next week about their christmas ranges.

kimindex · 08-08-2006, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by trendygirl

Not surprised in the least...Christmas always starts in August in retail

Yes, indeed. But when I was a Harrodian (

), it was late August.

skp20040 · 08-08-2006, 17:33

I know it seems really early , but the actual reasoning behind this is to allow the tourists from overseas and others here on holdiays in London to be able to buy Christmas decorations etc from Harrods whilst on their visit , as obviously they wont be able to do so at a later date as they are not in the country.

I remember last year though they did go a bit over the top as they had Father Christmas arriving with a reindeer and if I recall correctly he was wearing swimwear for the summer , as much as I understand their desire to have items available for suctomers to purchase I think a full on street display was a bit too much.

08-08-2006, 19:52

I thought, I might as well wish everyone a
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

There should be a law banning shops from displaying Christmas items until the 1st of December!

Lady Hoot · 08-08-2006, 19:54

No there shouldn't! Christmas gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside and that's just what we all need

08-08-2006, 19:56

Yes in November,come December, you cant wait for it to come and go!

jen0607 · 08-08-2006, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hancock

I thought, I might as well wish everyone a
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

There should be a law banning shops from displaying Christmas items unit the 1st of December!

I've been in favour of this law for yrs!!

ITS AUGUST FOR PETE'S SAKE, NO-ONE CARES ABOUT CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST!

Lady Hoot · 08-08-2006, 20:04

I do...

08-08-2006, 08:34	#1
Taboo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michael Jackson's gold pants Posts: 7,284	Harrods open christmas department Well there are only 139 shopping days to go Happy christmas everyone

08-08-2006, 19:52	#21
Hancock Posts: n/a	Since Harrords are displaying Christmas decorations I thought, I might as well wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS! There should be a law banning shops from displaying Christmas items until the 1st of December! Last edited by Hancock : 08-08-2006 at 20:03.

08-08-2006, 19:56	#23
Hancock Posts: n/a	Yes in November,come December, you cant wait for it to come and go! Last edited by Hancock : 08-08-2006 at 20:03.

08-08-2006, 08:38	#2
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Gender: Male Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Services: masculine men with passion! Posts: 19,012 Blog Entries: 14	How ridiculous. Its not even Advent yet. Christmas is now one long trade fair. Its about time a law was passed to keep it how it should be and not set stores up for Christmas til November.

08-08-2006, 08:39	#3
Niccers Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belfast!!! Posts: 910	Flips sake.....backsup my "retails ruining christmas" thoughts anyways

08-08-2006, 09:16	#4
Caramels Banned User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,255	I saw this covered on London Tonight yesterday evening. Some of the comments from the stores representatives were ludicrous, but strangely the department was packed with shoppers; very weird.

08-08-2006, 09:17	#5
80's chick Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,662	I started mine about 3 weeks ago, i have 3 more left to buy. How bad is that

08-08-2006, 10:12	#6
browncube Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,071	I noticed some of the shopping channels had christmas shows in July

08-08-2006, 10:26	#7
timey Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pictland Services: Sky+ HD (Samsung James Bond version), Sony Bravia 40" LCD, Freeview Posts: 16,292	Gawd, how depressing. This year, I might actually have enough money to get away from all this Christmas shite.

08-08-2006, 10:40	#8
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Gender: Female Location: In the Pub Posts: 13,368 Blog Entries: 1	I would hate to walk around a bauble selling shop right now. BUT if i see something in the sale, and i think it would be perfect for someone in my family i do buy it and put it away. But i wouldnt like to walk through a grotty grotto just yet !

08-08-2006, 10:43	#9
Mark. Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Services: Sky: Sky+HD, Sky+, 4 mixes, Sports, Max BB, Talk; Freeview; iPhone Posts: 36,396 Blog Entries: 42	I don't think I'm going to bother with much Christmas shopping this year. I'll just stick cash or cheques in a card, so I'll let people buy something they di want from the sales, instead of me buying something I think they'll want, full price. Not that I'm losing the Christmas spirit, but it just seems to make more sense.

08-08-2006, 13:31	#10
nanamoan Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,650	I was in Harrods yesterday & thought they were having a laugh when I saw arrows pointing to "Christmas Store" but there it was with Mr Fayed all jolly like a Father Christmas and lots of people actually buying stuff - I got out there quick .. its August for gods sake!

08-08-2006, 16:41	#11
ull_lad Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 179	Shops Selling Christmas Stuff this early is makeing The christmas Spirit go (if that makes sense)

08-08-2006, 16:54	#13
LoveSadieKing05 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside,UK Services: Sky HD, AOL Platinum Broadband, OneTel Phone, T-Mobile Mobile Phone Posts: 1,734	Yay I love this!

08-08-2006, 16:42	#12
cuttlefishspike Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: http://twistori.com/#i_love Services: http://blip.fm/kerrussell Posts: 3,431	Christmas arrives in London Christmas officially arrived in London on Tuesday as one retailer ignored the hot weather and got into the festive spirit. Launching its 15,000 sq ft 'Christmas World', Harrods reminded customers they have only 139 shopping days left before December 25. A Father Christmas clad in a red safari suit and accompanied by a zebra were drafted in to mark the event. Bing Crosby's 'Let It Snow' played in the background of the department store's Christmas area. Rival London store Selfridges will open its Christmas shop on Thursday - a fortnight earlier than usual. Tinsel, Christmas trees, cards and decorations are among the items crammed into the festive area on Harrods' second floor.

08-08-2006, 16:57	#14
kimindex Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cornwall (ex-London) Posts: 40,038	I used to work in there in the Christmas department (not the one where Santa is now, I believe, though I'm sure it's all different). They played the 4 Seasons all day over and over and over and over and over and over again ..... aaargghhhhhh!!

08-08-2006, 17:01	#16
Stratosphere Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,492	Not surprised in the least...Christmas always starts in August in retail

08-08-2006, 17:08	#17
LoveSadieKing05 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside,UK Services: Sky HD, AOL Platinum Broadband, OneTel Phone, T-Mobile Mobile Phone Posts: 1,734	http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1147172006

08-08-2006, 17:09	#18
LoveSadieKing05 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Greasby, Wirral, Merseyside,UK Services: Sky HD, AOL Platinum Broadband, OneTel Phone, T-Mobile Mobile Phone Posts: 1,734	My sister works for Tesco and she has a meeting next week about their christmas ranges.

08-08-2006, 17:33	#20
skp20040 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central London Services: Top Up Tv Anytime/Freeview/Bt Business Total Broadband Posts: 19,035	I know it seems really early , but the actual reasoning behind this is to allow the tourists from overseas and others here on holdiays in London to be able to buy Christmas decorations etc from Harrods whilst on their visit , as obviously they wont be able to do so at a later date as they are not in the country. I remember last year though they did go a bit over the top as they had Father Christmas arriving with a reindeer and if I recall correctly he was wearing swimwear for the summer , as much as I understand their desire to have items available for suctomers to purchase I think a full on street display was a bit too much.

08-08-2006, 19:54	#22
Lady Hoot Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Island Services: 4 8 15 16 23 42... Posts: 1,861	No there shouldn't! Christmas gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside and that's just what we all need

08-08-2006, 20:04	#25
Lady Hoot Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Island Services: 4 8 15 16 23 42... Posts: 1,861	I do...