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The Range Issues Facebook Plea Over ‘Cheeky’ Halloween Display in Stores

The retailer posted images of the intended setup after customers repeatedly moved the groom’s head on a bride‑and‑groom animatronic.

Overview

  • The Range published a UK-wide public service announcement on Facebook on September 23 asking shoppers to stop altering an in‑store Halloween decoration.
  • The decoration is the Standing Animated Bride and Groom, which features light‑up eyes and sound effects and is currently priced at £77.99, reduced from £129.99.
  • Staff reported customers had been repositioning the groom’s skeletal head into a suggestive spot on the display across multiple stores.
  • The company shared photos showing the correct arrangement and told shoppers to get their minds out of the “ghoulish gutter.”
  • The Facebook post drew more than 8,000 likes and over 1,000 comments, and coverage has spread nationally with no further measures announced.