Retail
July 31, 2017
Selfridges opened its Christmas Shop on July 31. Image courtesy of Selfridges
By Staff reports
British department store chain Selfridges is getting a jump on the holiday shopping season with the opening of its Christmas Shop 147 days ahead of Dec. 25.
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