Keep the Dollar Merchandise Flowing During the Holidays

If you have your business running well, then you should have a lot of people coming into your store during the holidays.  You should make the most of this time and keep the dollar merchandise flowing.  There are a wide range of items you can sell a lot more of during this time of year.

Some of the most important items include batteries.  There will be a wide range of items people will need batteries to power during the holidays.  All the toys being given will certainly need array of different types.  People will also be snapping pictures left and right, so they will need batteries to power their cameras and camcorders.

Candles should also be on your list of dollar merchandise to keep on your shelves during the holidays.  People will look to buy candles as table decorations for Thanksgiving.  Do not forget about the Jewish holidays during this time, as well as Christmas candles for people setting up decorations around the house.

Another category of items people shopping in your stores will be looking to buy include soft goods.  For example, knit gloves and hats.  Depending on your specific location, it may be very cold during the holidays, so people will need something on their hands and heads in order to stay warm.

Your customers will need gift-wrapping items sporadically throughout the year for special occasions.  However, there is no occasion bigger than Christmas in which people give out tons of presents.  They will need plenty of ribbons, bows, and wraps for the presents.  Do not forget about the tape too.

Snacks and candies are good examples of dollar store items which will especially fly off the shelves during the holidays.  You will likely have a hard time keeping candy canes and peppermints in supply.  Make sure you offer a wide assortment of items for people to offer as treats to their guests.

During the holidays there will be plenty of office parties.  Homeowners will be having their own as well.  Therefore try to have enough party supplies in stock including party hats, balloons, paper plates, and napkins.  It is critically important for you to have an assortment of greeting cards for your customers too since people will send blessings to others all over the country.

Most dollar stores benefit from increased foot traffic during the holidays.  Take advantage of the increase in customers by keeping all types of dollar merchandise flowing off the shelves.