Following the busy Black November, retail focus shifts to the next major sales marathon: Christmas. However, it's important for retailers to understand the shift in consumer behavior between these dates to adjust their strategies. While Black Friday purchases are largely personal, Christmas purchases are geared towards gifting family and friends.
The Revenue During Black November 2024, the total was R$$9.3 billion, representing a 10.5% increase compared to 2023 results, according to the Hora a Hora platform, from Confi.Neotrust in partnership with ClearSale. As for Christmas, expectations are... "Movimentar" in Portuguese translates to several possible English words depending on the context. Please provide the sentence or paragraph containing the word "movimentar" so I can give the most accurate translation. R$$69.75 billion in sales, as reported by the National Confederation of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (CNC).
As consumer goals tend to change based on the date, it's important to observe the differences before considering promotions. "While Black Friday is characterized by quick, personal purchases, Christmas brings a much greater emotional weight, focused on gifts. The retailer who understands this shift in behavior and adapts their offers, from product selection to communication, will be one step ahead in winning over the consumer and increasing sales," says Bruno de Oliveira, founder and CEO of Ecommerce in Practicethe world's largest e-commerce school.
Another key factor is the higher purchasing power at the end of the year, driven by bonus payments and the 13th salary. Black Friday was already significantly positively impacted by the first 13th salary payment, experiencing a 10.5% jump year-over-year. This scenario expands the positive outlook for Christmas sales volume.
According to Bruno de Oliveira, it's recommended to create emotional campaigns, focus on a gift basket strategy, and invest in communications or guides with suggested gift lists. "People start researching two weeks before the holidays, meaning after the first week of December, so prepare for that period," he explains.
Another strategy we recommend is to start by using your loyal customer base, especially those who purchased during Black November, offering exclusive promotions. And here you should utilize all available channels, such as WhatsApp, social media, and email, to reach these customers.
For the period, logistics is also crucial. People are very concerned that their online purchases will arrive in time for the gathering. Therefore, it's essential to have a system that works to avoid delays and, if possible, offer expedited delivery options. Facilitating returns and exchanges is also indispensable during this time.
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