{"id":60287,"date":"2025-01-07T18:41:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T00:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/?p=60287"},"modified":"2025-01-07T18:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T00:41:05","slug":"holiday-retail-wrap-up-what-worked-what-didnt-and-how-to-plan-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/holiday-retail-wrap-up-what-worked-what-didnt-and-how-to-plan-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Retail Wrap-Up: What Worked, What Didn\u2019t, and How to Plan for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/assets\/artwork\/1x1.gif\" alt=\"Boutique Chat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/assets\/artwork\/1x1.gif\" alt=\"Boutique Chat\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34721705\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/ffe0ff\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/000000\" height=\"192\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: none;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-apple-podcast-s-potify-youtube\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/641-holiday-retail-wrap-up-what-worked-what-didnt-and\/id1351990699?i=1000683005827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLE PODCAST<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/season-6-kickoff-whats-working-for-small-business-retailers\/id1351990699?i=1000649690669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5N8GIgxJ7EdE7bmKuGQaia?si=tVYpoLZlQpSnbK9v9HxjSg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4Ka6TdK8CRpYoSwmpGghfQ?si=6Ms2oE9sQWaarZ7LAlJsMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">POTIFY<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R_L3IhEFakg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YOUTUBE<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">It\u2019s time to unpack what worked and what didn\u2019t this past holiday retail season\u2014and figure out how to put that information to great use now, while it\u2019s fresh. After talking to hundreds of retailers over the last few weeks and analyzing their successes and what they would be doing differently this next year, I have some valuable information to share with you! Listen in to hear how to start planning for the next seasons, what to focus on, what changed, and more.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IG-Story-Podcast-70.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60289\" style=\"width:230px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IG-Story-Podcast-70.png 1080w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IG-Story-Podcast-70-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IG-Story-Podcast-70-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IG-Story-Podcast-70-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IG-Story-Podcast-70-864x1536.png 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-holiday-retail-wrap-up-what-worked-what-didn-t-and-how-to-plan-for-2025\">Holiday Retail Wrap-Up: What Worked, What Didn\u2019t, and How to Plan for 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Earlier You Plan, the Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, this was the number one tip from everyone who had success this holiday season. It applies in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First<\/strong>, get your calendar out in August (or even July) and start mapping out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What days you\u2019ll have events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotions you\u2019re considering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collections you want to drop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your assortment plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflect on what worked and didn\u2019t work last year, and start your promotional cycle earlier. This creates a plan and gives you a head start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Second<\/strong>, shoppers are starting earlier. National retailers and media reported that people were shopping earlier this year than ever before. The days of waiting in long lines on Black Friday are fading. People are opting for online shopping or attending early events like Pink Friday, which many retailers said was their best sales day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting events earlier sets the tone for the season. Some retailers even noticed that by Small Business Saturday, many shoppers had already finished most of their holiday shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Focus on Margin, Not Just Sales<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This has been my mantra for years: <em>Sales don\u2019t matter if you don\u2019t have any money to show for it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of chasing sales numbers, focus on profitability. Ask yourself, even if sales were down, were you more profitable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some retailers leaned into strategic promotions like BOGO (buy one, get one) deals with 50-70% off, which brought in significant sales while maintaining margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Train Your Staff<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Retailers who invested in staff training had great results. This included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Role-playing customer interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educating staff on products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparing them for promotions, upsells, and returns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This preparation ensured a seamless experience for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Use the Holiday Season to Clear Old Inventory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some retailers focused on moving unsold inventory from earlier in the year instead of buying entirely new collections. They used markdowns, bundles, or BOGO deals to clear out old stock, ensuring a clean slate for the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Keep Promotions Simple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simpler, the better. Complex promotions\u2014like tiered hourly deals or multiple-category discounts\u2014often confuse shoppers. A confused mind doesn\u2019t buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, retailers who extended one promotion (like a Pink Friday deal) through the entire weekend saw better results than those with multiple complicated offers. Big-box retailers followed this strategy, running consistent promotions from Thanksgiving to Giving Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Collaborate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration was a huge win. I saw retailers hosting vendor events with local makers, artisans, and MLM companies. The more businesses they brought together, the better the turnout for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online retailers collaborated through live takeovers, giveaways, or cross-promotions\u2014supporting each other by directing shoppers to other small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The early bird gets the worm.<\/strong> Start planning now for next year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep things simple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on collaboration and profitability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you a happy holiday season and an incredible 2025. I\u2019ll see you soon\u2014whether at the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/summit-2025\">Boutique Summit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/markets\">market<\/a>, or inside <a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/retail-bootcamp-ch\">Retail Bootcamp<\/a>. I&#8217;ve got your back every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening to the podcast. I appreciate each and every one of you. See you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/retail-bootcamp\/?utm_source=email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=RBC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up for Retail Bootcamp <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Holiday Retail Wrap-Up: What Worked, What Didn\u2019t, and How to Plan for 2025\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_L3IhEFakg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-this-episode\">In This Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/byy-2025\">Best Year Yet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/retail-bootcamp\">Retail Bootcamp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/summit-2025\">Boutique Summit <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/boutiquebossstore.com\/\">2025 Boutique Boss Planner<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.theboutiquehub.com\/new-membership-join-page-podcast\">Join The Boutique Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-connect-askashley\">Let&#8217;s Connect #AskAshley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Have a question or guest recommendation? 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With over 320+ brands, you are sure to find more MAGIC in a (New York) minute!\u00a0<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-300x169.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Is Your Boutique Quiet, or Is Your Space Pushing Customers Away?\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EDUCATION-HOW-TO-66.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/theboutiquehub.com\/blog\/is-your-boutique-quiet-or-is-your-space-pushing-customers-away\/\">Is Your Boutique Quiet, or Is Your Space Pushing Customers Away?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">January is slow. You already know that. But here\u2019s the uncomfortable question most boutique owners avoid asking: Is it the season or is it your store?\n\nThe start of a new year is the perfect time to take a hard look at your space. Not when you\u2019re knee-deep in shipments, slammed on weekends, and wishing you had time to fix things, but now. During the quiet. During the downtime. 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