Holiday Prep 2025 | Main Street Business Insights

About the Episode

How can you maximize holiday revenue when you're facing tariff uncertainty, shifting consumer confidence, and limited time to prepare for the holiday season?

In a new episode of Main Street Business Insights, host Matt Wagner breaks down the 2025 holiday shopping landscape with actionable strategies drawn from our survey of 1,100 small businesses, plus the latest consumer research showing where shoppers are actually spending, and how they want to shop.

Takeaways

More than one third of small businesses are cautious about inventory purchases.

Gift cards and clothing accessories are top spending categories for 2025.

Millennials are expected to spend the most during the holidays.

AI tools are increasingly used for gift ideas and price comparisons.

Consumers are concerned about tariffs affecting prices and shopping plans.

In-store shopping remains competitive despite the rise of online shopping.

70% of Gen Z plans to shop at local or independent retailers.

Creating a sensory-rich in-store experience is crucial for attracting customers.

Social media usage varies significantly across generations for shopping inspiration.

Small businesses should focus on hyper-personalization and limited inventory options.

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