Smart holiday shopping, the peak-season buying tips

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With December approaching, it’s time for smart holiday shopping. Many entrepreneurs have already done their first purchases, while others are still busy with final additions. Whatever your situation: the holidays are THE moment to stand out. At TICA, you’ll find everything you need to prepare your store, project, or webshop for the busiest weeks of the year. From festive eye-catchers to small gifts for the checkout. In this blog, we give you THE tips for shopping during peak periods.

Gifts that Customers Really Want to Buy

The holidays are THE moment when customers look for something special. A nice gesture for someone else, a treat for themselves, or an addition to a Christmas hamper. Especially during this period, you want an assortment that surprises AND sells. At TICA, you’ll find plenty of gift inspiration, think of scented candles, ceramics, stationery, jewelry, or small home accessories. Items that work well as impulse buys at the checkout, part of a Christmas hamper, or as festively wrapped gifts in your store. From festively packaged sets to individual items you can combine yourself: you can easily create a gift corner that matches your customer AND your style. This ensures an assortment that inspires and meets your customer’s wishes, making the peak period a win for everyone.

THE Trend of this Festive Season: Galactic Glow

The trend of this season? Galactic Glow. Think metallics, shine, glassware, and light. Combine silver with blue accents, add candles for extra ambiance, and play with reflection. This trend not only creates inspiring settings but also leads to higher sales. Customers are looking for an experience, and it starts with a presentation that surprises, entices, and encourages purchases. During your purchasing visit at TICA, you’ll experience the power of presentation. From the trend squares at the entrance to the styling in the stands: you immediately feel the impact of a good presentation. Discover how to translate this trend to your shop floor or project and take your favorite items with you right away.

Get well prepared

A successful December starts with a good buying visit. Whether you come with a strict shopping list or prefer to be surprised on location: with smart preparation, you’ll get more out of your day and your assortment. With these tips, your holiday shopping at TICA is guaranteed to be a success:

  • Check your (sales) data
    Look back at last year, what sold well and which items remained unsold? Did your customers go for scented candles, food-related gifts, or rather games and stationery? Look beyond sales data too – which social media posts got lots of likes, and which items did customers come back for? Combine these insights with your business instinct and choose products that match your target audience.
  • Dare to choose an eye-catcher
    While catering to your customers is important, a bold choice can make that crucial difference. Go for a striking item that you haven’t had in your assortment before. Consider a large nutcracker as an attention-grabber or a tasting table with delicacies. A preview can increase your sales by up to 300% and creates an extra experience in your store.
  • Test your choices via social media
    Let your followers think along about your assortment. Share a sneak peek of your purchases on Instagram or in your stories and see what excites your customers. This increases your target audience’s engagement and ensures you buy what sells.

 

Start your shopping day festively

December is THE month to focus on connection, appreciation, and a warm welcome. That’s why TICA invites all its members for a festive Christmas breakfast. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, a delicious and free Christmas breakfast awaits you at the TICAfé in TICA Aalsmeer and TICA Venlo. The buffet is festively filled with freshly baked rolls, various toppings, healthy juices, luxury Christmas stollen, and other winter delicacies. The Christmas breakfast is the perfect way to start your shopping day.

From inspiration to action

A visit to TICA is more than just shopping. It’s a moment to activate your creativity, discover new brands, and be surprised. From festive table settings to original gifts and winter decorations, the offerings change continuously, so you discover something new with every visit.

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