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John Lewis Opens Christmas Shop 93 Days Ahead of the Event
Gift-wrap searches are up fivefold and Christmas cracker sales are up 25%, according to John Lewis.
- John Lewis has opened its Christmas Shop across every branch, more than 13 weeks before the holiday, transforming dedicated spaces into festive destinations featuring trees, lights, and gifts.
- Shoppers appear to be craving a dose of nostalgia, driving a surge in early demand for "retro classics"; John Lewis reported Native Union Pop Phone sales spiked 186% last week.
- Every store is hosting in-person demonstrations, including "treetorials" on styling Christmas trees and tips for building a winter capsule wardrobe; Christmas cracker sales increased 25% over the previous year.
- Fellow high-end department stores Liberty and Selfridges have also transformed significant areas into dedicated holiday destinations, reflecting broader consumer interest in earlier festive shopping preparations.
- Cydney Ball, head of Christmas at John Lewis, said the new shops focus on "anticipation, the nostalgia and those little moments that make the season feel magical" to help customers start their festive story.
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