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Holiday Shopping is Up Up and Underway

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Some would argue that economic recovery is still lagging and has not fully taken place but the holiday shopping numbers for November and December thus far, indicate the opposite, up 13% since 2011.  Shopping for Christmas, Hannukah, and other holiday gifts has been at an all time high, especially online.

Check out this compilation of vital shopping statistics presented by Multi-Channel Merchant (MCM) and PRNewswire.

MCM Article: Click HERE

PRNewswire Article: Click HERE

 

Since sales have been confirmed over the last few weeks, whats the next step? 

Service your existing customers.

Be as helpful as possible and adhere to promised shipping and dates so that packages are received in time for holiday celebrations.  And of course, don’t forget to prepare for January 2013 AKA the time for returns and exchanges!

 

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Bongo’s Monday Buzz: Gift ideas and Christmas Shopping deadlines

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Want guaranteed delivery by Christmas? While transit time from Bongo facilities to your country is just 3 days on average, domestic shipping time varies from retailer to retailer. For this reason, here at Bongo we recommend you wrap up your Christmas shopping this week, by December 16th, in order to have your shipments at your door by Christmas Day.

Need to make a quick decision for that difficult relative? Check out some additional gift ideas below!

For the book lover: New York Times Best Sellers, all genres

gift ideas, NYT best sellers

For the techie & adventurous: Top Ten Gadgets Of 2011

Zeal Transcend GPS Goggles (below) made the cut

gift ideasFor the little one: Best Selling Toys 2011 (Amazon list)

The Qwirkle Board Game, previously recommended by Bongo, ranks # 2

gift ideas, qwirkle game

For the fashionista: Fashion Trends of Winter 2011-2012

gift ideas, winter fashion 2011

Need even more gift ideas? Follow the Bongo blog for cool gadgets & toys, updated 3 times a week! Also, sign up for our monthly cool picks bulletin by clicking here.

Holiday Trends – The New Practicality of Christmas Gifts

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According to the National Retail Federation, this year consumers will continue the trend from 2008-2009 of shopping with practicality and usefulness in mind. Due to changes in the economy, as well as a tightening on income and budget for middle class families, the ideas about holiday gift giving have altered dramatically. That ridiculously overpriced toy or those overindulgent diamond stud earrings are no longer topping Christmas lists. Today, needs like school clothes, watches, small appliances, and gas gift certificates are being exchanged in homes.

If you are not already selling an item that could be considered a necessity, all hope is not lost. The best way to prepare for this shift in attitude is all in how you market the items. Focus on key positives that matter to penny-pinching consumers like value, usability, and lifespan.

For more on this topic, check out #7 of the NRF Top 10 Holiday Trends for 2011.
The full list is available here:
http://blog.nrf.com/2011/11/01/top-ten-holiday-trends-for-2011/