M&S Advent Calendar Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Marks & Spencer launched its Choc Marks Advent Calendar (£12), featuring 24 mini chocolate bars in four flavours: milk chocolate, white chocolate with caramelised sugar, pretzel, caramel, sea salt, and almond nougat for the big day .
Consumer Reaction:
Social media response was immediate, with shoppers declaring they "need" the advent calendar. Comments on Facebook included:
"Is September too early to place my order?"
One shopper suggested: "Have a 24 days rehearsal for October."
The calendar is already available in some M&S stores, demonstrating the early start to the Christmas retail season .