It may be more difficult for a shopper to find a large selection of Christmas stockings or Christmas ornaments this year. It takes some planning to get your Christmas shopping done without stress and without breaking your bank. Many major retailers are placing their holiday orders with caution now and this will probably result in a lesser selection of Christmas decorations on the market for 2009 season. According to this article :
Factories abroad “are on edge,” said Josh Green, chief executive of Panjiva, which tracks U.S. Customs data on shipments by global suppliers to the United States. One in four major Chinese manufacturers shipped less than half as much to U.S. customers in November through January than they did a year earlier, he said.
Determined not to repeat last year’s holiday season, when retailers amassed so much stock they offered rampant discounts to clear it out, they are leaning toward more practical and lower-priced items.
And they’re cutting holiday inventory 5 percent to 10 percent from last year’s levels and perhaps 20 percent at luxury stores, said Craig R. Johnson, president of consulting group Customer Growth Partners.
Call us crazy but we are doing the exact opposite, we are ordering more Christmas items and in larger quantities than ever to offer our personalized Christmas stockings at the best price possible, without suffering from inventory shortages.
Early Bird gets the worm! In our store, the best selection of Christmas stockings is always between July and the end of November. That’s when we bring in fresh inventories and are stocked well for the upcoming holiday season. As everyone begins to shop, some of our items sell out, no matter how many we bring in – so if you see a Christmas stocking you like, grab it right away.
You will see most discounts and best promotions during the off-season : from January through July. The closer to Christmas, the busier we get and as we reach our capacity in personalizing and shipping our Christmas Stockings and Christmas Ornaments, we are not able to provide additional discounts and sales because we would not be able to keep up with the demand and ship on time.
So if you find a Christmas stocking or personalized Christmas ornament in our store during the off-season and want to save money, it is a good idea to make the purchase right away. You will avoid the stress of Christmas rush and most likely score the best price of the season. You are invited to preview our large selection of Christmas Stockings on Sale.
I agree,.. Christmas is a great time of year that is filled with spirituality and tradition and love, but for the most part it is best to get the shopping part out of the way!