{"id":1837,"date":"2022-11-09T18:23:16","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T02:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/?p=1837"},"modified":"2025-09-25T04:55:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:55:53","slug":"5-practical-holiday-season-selling-strategies-for-your-retail-or-ecommerce-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/5-practical-holiday-season-selling-strategies-for-your-retail-or-ecommerce-store\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Practical Holiday Season Selling Strategies for Your Retail or eCommerce Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Boost your holiday sales performance with these essential tips.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-6151975.jpg\" alt=\"Boost your holiday sales performance with these essential tips\" width=\"1279\" height=\"914\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-6151975.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-6151975-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-6151975-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-suzy-hazelwood-6151975-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/gifts-beside-christmas-trees-6151975\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>The holiday season (also known as the Golden Quarter) is a prime time for any retail or eCommerce business owner.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a time when people are most willing to spend and fill their shopping baskets (both physical and virtual) to the brim. If you connect with your audience in the right way and in the right places during the holiday season, you\u2019re likely to enjoy a sackload of extra sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Did you know?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The average American <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/capitalcounselor.com\/christmas-spending-statistics\/#:~:text=What%20does%20the%20average%20person%20spend%20on%20Christmas%3F,%28food%20and%20decorations%29%2C%20and%20%24117%20on%20non-gift%20items.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spends around $998<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But while the digital age offers ambitious eCommerce or retail business owners like you key opportunities to connect with more customers, as new players enter the arena, standing out can prove tricky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right approach and a few festive tricks up your sleeve, you can improve your brand awareness, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/10-ways-to-encourage-ecommerce-retail-customer-loyalty\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boost customer loyalty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and raise your profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you on the path to seasonal success, we look at five essential holiday season selling strategies for your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Create an infectious festive campaign hook<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to close more sales over the holidays is with a cross- or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/4-omnichannel-marketing-campaigns-that-you-can-learn-from\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">omnichannel marketing campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But at a time when every retail or eCommerce business is trying to sell, sell, sell, the best way to stand out is with an infectious festive campaign hook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can land on a solid festive marketing campaign idea with a deal (discount code, free shipping, or money off certain items ) or by focusing on a specific product category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve decided what you\u2019re going to promote or which incentive you\u2019re going to offer, choosing a solid campaign title or tagline will help give your campaign shape and bring your marketing efforts to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re selling sustainable winter hats, for example, you could offer 15% off your entire seasonal range and commit to donating 20% of your profits to a local eco charity. In this case, your campaign tagline could be something like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSave your head and the planet this season.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>To inspire your creative holiday marketing campaign efforts, check out these handy guides:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-guide-to-creating-engaging-content-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A step-by-step guide to creating engaging content ideas<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-to-win-more-sales-with-emotive-marketing-this-holiday-season\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to win more sales with emotive marketing this holiday season<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Offer seasonal gifting packages and bundles<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to maximizing those seasonal sales and inspiring festive shoppers to bulk up their baskets, gift packages and bundles are incredibly effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about seasonal gifting packages or bundles is that you try a mix of tactics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pure bundle:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create gift packages based around one of your most popular products with 2-3 extras that you can\u2019t buy separately online or in-store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mixed bundle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opposite of pure bundling, mixed bundles include a mix of relevant items that your customers can buy from you separately. To give your customers some control over their selections, you can make your bundles \u201cmix and match,\u201d offering a handful of product options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Personalized bundling: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This effective form of bundling is where you serve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-proper-customer-segmentation-can-lead-to-more-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific segments of your audience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gifting bundles based on their personal preferences or past shopping behaviors. Because personalization is a powerful form of gaining a customer\u2019s attention in the digital age, this is definitely an option worth exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/the-art-of-upselling-how-to-maximize-your-profit-improve-the-shopping-experience\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Art of Upselling: How to Maximize Your Profit<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more tips on how to maximize your seasonal sales.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAmazing things will happen when you listen to the consumer.\u201d <\/span><\/i><b><i>\u2013 Jonathan Midenhall, Airbnb<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Run engaging contests and competitions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone loves a festive competition or contest. Not only do competitions offer the ultimate engagement incentive, but if you promote yours across channels, you\u2019re likely to grow your audience just in time for the Christmas rush, earning even more sales in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your holiday contests or competitions can be as simple as a \u201clike and share this post to enter\u201d format to a more creative \u201ctake a funny snap with your local Santa\u201d accompanied by a specific hashtag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However you decide to run your competition, you will build buzz and boost your brand\u2019s reach, scoring more seasonal sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/unnamed-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"435\" height=\"431\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/unnamed-14.png 435w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/unnamed-14-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/unnamed-14-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/unnamed-14-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/onemillthrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenshot<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing colossus Old Navy once ran a seasonal contest where the first 100 people in line at every store across North America had a shot at winning $1 million. The brand promoted the competition across social media with the catchy hashtag<\/span><b> #onemillthrill, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building impressive levels of engagement both in-store and online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you don\u2019t have to offer a $1 million prize, but with a creative hook and a solid engagement incentive, you can create a healthy amount of festive brand noise, just like Old Navy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read: <\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-to-work-with-influencers-to-boost-your-ecommerce-business\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to working with social media influencers<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for practical tips on how to promote your holiday competition or contest even further.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Optimize your store&#8217;s landing pages<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an often overlooked holiday selling strategy,\u00a0 but optimizing your store\u2019s various landing pages and key product pages will help you close more conversions over the festive shopping season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to adding a little festive imagery to your store\u2019s landing pages and showcasing your best products or deals, there are several ways you can squeeze more sales juice from your store\u2019s landing pages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review your shipping costs, and if you can offer free shipping options, make sure the option is displayed clearly on each relevant landing page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produce or improve your existing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/essential-ux-and-microcopy-writing-tips-to-drive-conversions-and-increase-sales\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX or microcopy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make your festive landing pages more exciting, engaging, and easier to navigate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/how-to-produce-product-pages-that-get-results\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on your product copy and designs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to add a little festive flair and help your landing pages rank better for the right keywords in search engines like Google.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use A\/B testing to compare two different versions of the same landing page and discover which messaging, layouts, designs, call to action (CTA) buttons, and images perform better. This will give you the insight you need to create the most sales-worthy landing pages for your customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>5. Level up your paid advertising efforts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but certainly not least, investing in paid marketing is a great way to sell more over the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-produced, well-placed paid ad offers a healthy return on investment (ROI). These days, most paid marketing platforms are easy to navigate (you don\u2019t have to be a tech whizz to set up an ad), and there are plenty of options to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Google Ads to Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, you can set up a mix of compelling ads aimed at specific groups of customers. Some paid ad platforms work on a pay-per-click (PPC) basis (you pay a particular amount every time someone clicks on your ad), while others work on a pre-set budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With paid advertising, you can add images or videos to grab more attention. You can set up ads that target brand-new customers or retarget people that have interacted with your store before. You can even use paid advertising to promote competitions, deals, or in-store events. They are versatile and effective when it comes to earning more seasonal sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our definitive <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/paid-marketing-strategies-to-grow-your-business\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide to paid advertising strategies that will help you grow your business<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create sponsored content that inspires your customers to take notice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h4><b>Bonus: Seasonal selling quick tips<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some extra tips to help you get as many sales as you can this holiday season:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a festive hashtag to use throughout the holidays to boost your brand reach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try a little <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/a-small-business-owners-guide-to-social-listening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social listening<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and spark up conversations with customers on social media to create a little buzz and build better connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up early bird sale events or virtual product previews for your most loyal customers or email subscribers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create fun and inspiring seasonal content like festive gift guides, seasonal travel tips, fun infographics, or top gifting tips. This will boost your brand authority, build trust, and get you noticed more in search engines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If in doubt, offer everyone free egg nog and mince pies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Marketing goes wrong when it is perceived by companies as a bolt-on activity.&#8221;\u2014<\/span><\/i><b><i>Michael Perry<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re trying to sell extra products over the holidays, it\u2019s always important to remember that without following marketing principles, you\u2019re unlikely to see any real results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a consistent and creative approach to your selling efforts, you will stand out from the competition, enjoy more revenue, and grow your customer base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wish you the best of luck with your seasonal selling efforts. For more promotional pearls of wisdom, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agiliron.com\/blog\/10-tips-for-improving-your-customer-service-content\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 tips for improving your customer service content<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boost your holiday sales performance with these essential tips. &nbsp; Source The holiday season (also known as the Golden Quarter) is a prime time for any retail or eCommerce business owner. It\u2019s a time when people are most willing to spend and fill their shopping baskets (both physical and virtual) to the brim. 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