The holiday season is already upon us! This year holiday shopping has already begun! With news media predicting shipping delays, product shortages, and escalating prices, the holiday season is essentially underway for most retailers who are seeing consumers order early to get ahead of expected product shortages.

How are you preparing?

Your holiday prep plans should include stocking up! We cannot stress this enough! Your vendors will likely become overwhelmed during the anticipated extra intensity of the upcoming holiday season, so be sure to order early and order more of your bestsellers to ensure availability.

Last minute gifts will likely become hot commodities with the global shipping issues and domestic courier delays still affecting imports and delivery times. Prepare gift sets at multiple price points in advance to be well-poised for action when the time comes.

Plan your marketing posts! Social media is consumers’ go-to place for information. Strategic phrasing of posts and advertisements with words such as “In stock NOW” and “available for local pick up” will reward you with last minute sales.

Exhibit at local holiday events! If your town has a holiday stroll, or a Christmas fair, or any other seasonal event, bring your best teas and gift sets to sell on the spot! Offer free brewed tea samples to warm the revelers and gain some new potential customers by the exposure and good will. Spiced chai teas are always popular and a good choice for chilly weather events! Rooibos Vanilla Chai for example, is caffeine-free and a long-time best seller, and would make a prefect introduction to your tea offering!

Stay ahead of the wave and prepare NOW to make the most of your tea sales this year! Happy selling!