BROOKEFIELD, Wis. — The Stein’s in Brookfield already has its shelves stocked with Halloween decor, and while some shoppers say it’s too soon, others say it’s never too early to prepare for the spooky holiday.

‘Summerween’ is a time where halloween decorations pop up in stores during the summer season.

“Pumpkins in August! Really?” said shopper Diane Olsen. “Halloween stuff. I’m serious. How could they have Halloween stuff this early?”

Plenty of shoppers share the anti-summerween sentiment.

“I think it’s too early. Actually one store had it like a month ago. Way too early,” said shopper, Sally Anlin.

But for skeleton lovers like Jimmy Zamzow, it’s never too early to start prepping for the holiday.

“I don’t think it’s too soon, because I like to start getting my ideas. Some people jus

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