The hunt for holiday dollars has started and it's still summer

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Does the sight of this picture of yuletide joy make you groan? You’re probably not alone, but retailers don’t seem to care. With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, the push for holiday shopping bucks has begun in earnest. KMart has already aired a holiday ad and many gadget makers have unveiled a slew of gift ideas. Here’s some examples of the holiday marketing that’s already underway.iStock Photo


By Laura Crimaldi/Boston.com Staff


Does the sight of this picture of yuletide joy make you groan? You’re probably not alone, but retailers don’t seem to care.


With Labor Day in the rearview mirror, the push for holiday shopping bucks has begun in earnest. Kmart has already aired a holiday ad and many gadget makers have unveiled a slew of gift ideas.


Here’s some examples of the holiday marketing that’s already underway.