Whilst many people are enjoying the last glimmers of summer, retailers are busy preparing for Christmas…

It may seem early to those outside of the retail realm to start thinking Christmas, but the months before the big day are competitive and essential for independent traders.

In fact, stocking up early gives retailers the time to bag exclusive lines and organise a strategy against competitors, in order to get the best sales results during the bustling Christmas rush.

It isn’t just traders who are thinking of Christmas early either. The demand for Christmas is continuing to grow, leading to many stores displaying their Christmas ranges earlier every year – with some featuring festive displays as soon as September.

With this in mind, what are the top trends for the year ahead? We’re helping you choose your stock wisely, highlighting the upcoming trends which will be adorning festive trees and homes this season.

What are the top trends for Christmas 2023?

Luxury metallics

You can’t celebrate Christmas without a little bit of sparkle! This festive trend is all about luxury embellishment and jewel tones. You’ll see a mixture a metallics, gold, champagne and bronze combined with neutrals, royal blues and forest greens.

Neon brights

Back for another year, this is a bold and bright trend is inspired by the gaming and tech world. Neon lights will set your tree and home a buzz, with bold bright colours to add an extra pop of captivating colour to any space.

Classic Christmas

You can’t beat a classic red and green Christmas combo, there’s something unbeatably nostalgic and festive about this pairing. But why not give it a contemporary update? Keep baubles simple, use ribbon or poinsettia flowers and mix in touches of gold for a sparkling display.

Lavender

The forecast from colour experts for 2023 is the use of lavender, whether in design or interior design – or Christmas. This purifying, semi-pastel tone will stand out in the next season, inspiring a calming and tranquil festive mood that’s guaranteed to look showstopping and stylish. Pair with silver to finish the look.

Blue & Ocean Hues

This next trend has been inspired by the ocean and is perfect for people who love decorating with a breezy beach Christmas theme. Pastel blues, teal, silver and white are the feature colours for this coastal trend, bringing a summer seaside feel to the coldest time of year.

Stock up on your wholesale Christmas supplies from August at your local Stax branch. Discover 1000s of Christmas lines to help boost your sales for the festive season ahead.