Christmas is the busiest time of the year for retailers, as consumers hit the high street on the hunt for everything they need for their festive celebrations.

In fact, around £20.1 billion was spent on Christmas gifts alone in the UK last year (according to Finder.com), with around £84bn spent overall by UK shoppers in the six weeks leading up until Christmas.

To make the most of the most profitable time of the year, retailers need to ensure they’re fully stocked with everything consumers need to make their Christmas the best one yet. From gifts for everyone to decorations, lighting and party preparations, we’ve got a huge wholesale Christmas collection ready and waiting to delight.

Below, we’ve highlighted all the wholesale Christmas essentials you’ll need to stock your shelves like Santa – with low price tags to help increase your profit margins even further.

Set the table

One of the nation’s favourite things about Christmas is getting together around the dinner table for a big family meal. Sharing memories and telling terrible Christmas cracker jokes is a real highlight of the festive period for many. That’s why it’s essential to make sure the table’s set with everything needed to cater for guests – whether it’s a small get together or a large gathering.

Glassware

Discover our collection of tumblers, cocktail glasses, prosecco flutes, hi-ball glasses and more to ensure everyone can make a toast with their drink of choice.

Product spotlight: Ravenshead Essentials Set of 4 Martini Glasses 15cl (118322)

Dining and mugs

Soup bowls, dinner plates, side plates, mugs… Stock up on our affordable dinnerware to ensure all your customers can set the table in style.

Product spotlight: Mason Cash 12-Piece Classic Cream Dinner Set (366029)

Christmas tablecloths

Set the scene with a festive tablecloth, ideal for adding patterns to table settings as well as protecting the furniture from all the thrills and spills of Christmas dinner.

Product spotlight: d-c-fix® Manhattan Winter Tale Quality Wipe Clean Christmas Tablecloth (114768)

Discover our full range of Christmas tablecloths here.

Candles

Candles add ambience to any table setting, giving a calming glow accompanied by a gorgeous festive scent. To bring a cosy atmosphere to the table, our range of Price’s Candles are ideal for upgrading any home’s Christmas set-up.

Product spotlight: Price's Candles Altar Candle (364123)

That’s entertainment

Christmas dinner isn’t just about food; it’s about catching up and having fun too. Below, we’ve highlighted some of our top entertainment picks to help your customers have a Christmas Day to remember.

Board games

Who doesn’t love a good board game? They’re great for the family and create a perfect talking point, with games to suit both young and old.

Product spotlight: Traditional Games 40-in-1 Games (108780)

Chocolate fountain

For those who aren’t into the classic taste of Christmas pudding, a chocolate fountain can make a fun addition to your Christmas dessert line up. All your customers will need is something tasty to dip (strawberries and marshmallows are always a hit!).

Product spotlight: Global Gizmos Chocolate Fountain (345424)

Kitchen companions

Research by supermarket Morrisons found that UK households spend the best part of a working day getting everything ready for the festive feast, with an average of three hours and 30 minutes spent shopping for the food and three hours and 42 minutes in the kitchen cooking the meal.

Here’s everything your customers will need to cook up a storm, including kitchen essentials from crockery experts Pyrex.

Oven trays and casserole dishes

Festive feasts are made up of so many components, that’s why it’s essential to have an arsenal of oven dishes and trays for every side dish, savoury staple and pudding.

Product spotlight: Baker & Salt Non Stick Oven Tray (55650) & Pyrex Essentials Round Casserole Dish (322384)

Pans

There’s plenty of different vegetables to cook (and let’s not forget about the gravy) so pans of all sizes are a must-have for any Christmas dinner kitchen.

Product spotlight: Pendeford Value Plus Collection Non Stick Sauce Pan Set 5 Piece (886895)

Bakeware

For customers looking to sweeten up their festive feast, bakeware is a must. Make sure you’re stocked up on everything from muffin tins to mixing bowls to cater for every Christmas creation.

Product spotlight: Pendeford 12 Cup Muffin Pan (312449) & Pyrex Classic Bowl (342566)

Steamers

Make cooking vegetables even easier with a multi-level steamer. From broccoli and cauliflower to fish and eggs, your customers can enjoy stress-free cooking with this simple gadget.

Product spotlight: Quest Rice Cooker & Steamer 1L (119282)

To discover more wholesale Christmas stock for your festive selection this year, head over to your local Stax branch or browse online at www.staxtradecentres.co.uk