Sainsbury’s begins stocking Christmas products

UK retailer Sainsbury’s has begun stocking its seasonal aisles with non-food Christmas products ahead of the festive period. The aisles, which previously offered summer items such as barbecues and garden furniture, are set to feature a Christmas focus. A spokesperson for the retailer said Christmas products were introduced as early as September in order to enable customers to spread the cost of Christmas. The grocer has also announced it will create up to 20,000 seasonal jobs, with 1,000 retained as permanent staff.

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