BARGAIN-MAD shoppers have criticized Dollar Tree for having Easter items on shelves in February, with some insisting it’s ”so early”.
Although Valentine’s Day was just a few days ago, that hasn’t stopped the mega discount retailer Dollar Tree from already getting ready for Easter.
This year, the celebration falls on April 20th and while that’s still more than two months away, the staff at Dollar Tree have been busy putting out Easter-themed toys and adorable bunny-shaped jars for $5.
But despite the epic bargains which can save money-smart Americans heaps of cash, not everyone’s been impressed by the ”early” Easter displays.
Some shoppers have taken to X – formerly known as Twitter – to express their sheer confusion of spotting Easter products on the shelves in February.
Slamming the mega retailer, one social media user said: ”Dollar tree had Valentines, Easter, and St.Patrick’s stuff lol.
”They put stuff out so early nowadays.”
Another joked: ”My local dollar tree could not decide whether to bring out Valentines day, saint Patrick’s or Easter stuff.
”So they brought everything out. And when I walked in yesterday I was so confused.”
St. Patrick’s Day in 2025 will be on Monday, March 17th. This is the same date as every year.
This is not the only time that the store has come under fire – recently, Dollar Tree implemented a new shelf feature that, according to customers, makes merchandise tougher to access.
Shoppers are highly confused, however, as the new glass screens do not completely bar access to products like those used at Walmart.
With retail theft on the upsurge, big box stores such as Walmart and Target have taken preventative safety measures, including the installation of locked glass cases.
They completely block access to products, requiring customers to call for employee assistance to unlock the cases.
Dollar Tree has followed suit and begun shielding merchandise behind glass, but with a key questionable distinction – the screens at the discount chain have huge holes in them.
While the new measure makes it tougher for customers to grab their goods, the merchandise is still accessible.
Shopper Kim Nuzzolo (@kimnuzzolo) spotted the change at her local Dollar Tree in New York, sharing her confusion with her TikTok followers in a video last week.
“This is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen at Dollar Tree,” said the customer.
“I have to process this. Like what is this?” she questioned, panning the video to Dollar Tree’s makeup case and sticking her arm through one of the gaping holes in the screen.
“This is actually insaneeee like what?! Dollar Tree locked up the makeup… but there’s little holes to reach in. Maybe for organization?! I’m genuinely so confused,” Kim wrote in the video caption.
The new shelf change similarly stumped her viewers, who called the holes “definitely weird” and questioned the point.
Anti-theft measures rolled out by retailers
Retailers across the US and Canada have rolled out strategies designed to combat theft. The U.S. Sun has compiled a list of measures that have been implemented at stores.
Locking items in cabinets Security pegs Security cameras Signs warning about the impact of theft Receipt scanners Receipt checks Carts with locking technologyWHY THE HOLES?
The locked glass cases at stores such as Walmart and Target are an anti-theft measure, requiring staff to unlock the cases and physically hand merchandise to customers or hold it at the register until they are ready to check out.
Known as defensive merchandising, the shelf change has caused much contention among shoppers as they complain about excessively long waits for employees to unlock the cases.
Some shoppers are less likely to buy the locked up items because of the inconvenience, which can turn shoppers to other retailers and decrease sales.
Dollar Tree’s new screens are an attempt to both ease customer tension and reduce shoplifting.
The holes in the cases permit shoppers to access at least one item at a time without the need for employee assistance while simultaneously deterring thieves from emptying entire shelves.
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