Earlier Than Ever
This year, the festive season is starting earlier than ever for Brits, with a third of the population planning to buy their Christmas trees this weekend. Supermarket bosses have noted that tree shopping has come sooner than usual, thanks to the timing of the first weekend of Advent.
Festive Spirit Takes Hold
The recent cold snap and a general enthusiasm to start celebrating early after years of Christmas Covid restrictions have put more people in the festive spirit. Supermarkets have responded by putting trees on sale earlier to cater to eager shoppers.
Supermarkets Save the Day
Ryan McDonnell, chief executive of Lidl, has revealed that supermarkets had to start selling trees last weekend to avoid losing out on a significant number of sales. The decision to start tree sales earlier than usual has paid off, capturing the attention of festive shoppers.
Prices and Deals
Despite higher costs this year, Aldi and Lidl are selling the cheapest trees, with a medium 6ft Nordmann costing £16.99, according to Which?. Meanwhile, Argos has the cheapest 4ft artificial tree on the high street at £8. Shoppers can take advantage of lingering Black Friday offers this weekend to select their decorations in preparation for the joyful season ahead.
Christmas Tree Growers Gear Up
The British Christmas Tree Growers Association has highlighted that this weekend marks the beginning of the retail season for Christmas tree growers. As Brits flock to buy their trees, growers are ready to meet the demand and kickstart the holiday season in earnest.
