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Children running with wicker baskets during an Easter egg hunt in a botanical garden with spring flowers and a glasshouse

Jan 15, 2015

Importance of Easter Holidays for Retailers

Understand the immense retail marketing and sales importance of the Easter holidays. Learn strategic insights for retailers to maximize seasonal revenue and consumer spending.

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Easter is the second most important day on Christian calendar, and marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days following his execution. It also celebrates the end of Lent – forty-days of fasting and spiritual restraint prior to Easter.

England celebrates the holiday with events taking place up and down the country during the weekend. Children of all ages will enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt at Kensington Palace and Kew Gardens, while the whole family can embrace the quality time spent together.

Corporations also anticipate that the warmer weather and the forthcoming holiday will bring spring into their businesses. Easter period offers a much-needed increase to food and drink sales as it is like a “mini-Christmas” for consumers. Last year retailers enjoyed a huge seasonal uplift during the four-week period of the festival. Sales of confectionary were up by 41%, while alcoholic beverages saw increased sales of 12%.

Promotional image for Lindt Easter event at Kensington Palace with giant chocolate bunny and kids hunting for eggs on the lawn

Not surprisingly, Easter is the second most popular period of the year for chocolate consumption. Chocolate Easter egg market in Britain is worth £220 million with sales increasing annually, the main reason of which is the improving range of well-designed chocolate delights in shops.

Meanwhile, Visit England estimates that the bulk of Easter spending will be on a holiday trips with 2.7 million Britons planning to take at least a single overnight trip within Britain. This is likely to generate over £600 million income, from which around £543 million will be spent in England only.

Although the overall retail sales in 2014 has been a bit down compared to the same period last year, we have no doubt that with a creatively designed integrated marketing strategy your company will perform strongly during the season. What’s your marketing secret this year?

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Children running with wicker baskets during an Easter egg hunt in a botanical garden with spring flowers and a glasshouse

Jan 15, 2015

Importance of Easter Holidays for Retailers

Understand the immense retail marketing and sales importance of the Easter holidays. Learn strategic insights for retailers to maximize seasonal revenue and consumer spending.

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SEO Head

Easter is the second most important day on Christian calendar, and marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days following his execution. It also celebrates the end of Lent – forty-days of fasting and spiritual restraint prior to Easter.

England celebrates the holiday with events taking place up and down the country during the weekend. Children of all ages will enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt at Kensington Palace and Kew Gardens, while the whole family can embrace the quality time spent together.

Corporations also anticipate that the warmer weather and the forthcoming holiday will bring spring into their businesses. Easter period offers a much-needed increase to food and drink sales as it is like a “mini-Christmas” for consumers. Last year retailers enjoyed a huge seasonal uplift during the four-week period of the festival. Sales of confectionary were up by 41%, while alcoholic beverages saw increased sales of 12%.

Promotional image for Lindt Easter event at Kensington Palace with giant chocolate bunny and kids hunting for eggs on the lawn

Not surprisingly, Easter is the second most popular period of the year for chocolate consumption. Chocolate Easter egg market in Britain is worth £220 million with sales increasing annually, the main reason of which is the improving range of well-designed chocolate delights in shops.

Meanwhile, Visit England estimates that the bulk of Easter spending will be on a holiday trips with 2.7 million Britons planning to take at least a single overnight trip within Britain. This is likely to generate over £600 million income, from which around £543 million will be spent in England only.

Although the overall retail sales in 2014 has been a bit down compared to the same period last year, we have no doubt that with a creatively designed integrated marketing strategy your company will perform strongly during the season. What’s your marketing secret this year?

Kids with bunny ears collecting eggs in botanical garden for mediareach seasonal and holiday marketing strategies

Is your Easter campaign missing diverse shoppers?

68% of multicultural consumers prefer brands that reflect their cultural traditions. See how to adapt.

easter marketing beyond chocolate

multicultural easter product strategy

easter marketing channels uk

multicultural social media easter

inclusive easter advertising

multicultural easter retail opportunity

easter spending diverse uk

Children running with wicker baskets during an Easter egg hunt in a botanical garden with spring flowers and a glasshouse

Jan 15, 2015

Importance of Easter Holidays for Retailers

Understand the immense retail marketing and sales importance of the Easter holidays. Learn strategic insights for retailers to maximize seasonal revenue and consumer spending.

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SEO Head

Easter is the second most important day on Christian calendar, and marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days following his execution. It also celebrates the end of Lent – forty-days of fasting and spiritual restraint prior to Easter.

England celebrates the holiday with events taking place up and down the country during the weekend. Children of all ages will enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt at Kensington Palace and Kew Gardens, while the whole family can embrace the quality time spent together.

Corporations also anticipate that the warmer weather and the forthcoming holiday will bring spring into their businesses. Easter period offers a much-needed increase to food and drink sales as it is like a “mini-Christmas” for consumers. Last year retailers enjoyed a huge seasonal uplift during the four-week period of the festival. Sales of confectionary were up by 41%, while alcoholic beverages saw increased sales of 12%.

Promotional image for Lindt Easter event at Kensington Palace with giant chocolate bunny and kids hunting for eggs on the lawn

Not surprisingly, Easter is the second most popular period of the year for chocolate consumption. Chocolate Easter egg market in Britain is worth £220 million with sales increasing annually, the main reason of which is the improving range of well-designed chocolate delights in shops.

Meanwhile, Visit England estimates that the bulk of Easter spending will be on a holiday trips with 2.7 million Britons planning to take at least a single overnight trip within Britain. This is likely to generate over £600 million income, from which around £543 million will be spent in England only.

Although the overall retail sales in 2014 has been a bit down compared to the same period last year, we have no doubt that with a creatively designed integrated marketing strategy your company will perform strongly during the season. What’s your marketing secret this year?

Kids with bunny ears collecting eggs in botanical garden for mediareach seasonal and holiday marketing strategies

Is your Easter campaign missing diverse shoppers?

68% of multicultural consumers prefer brands that reflect their cultural traditions. See how to adapt.

easter marketing beyond chocolate

multicultural easter product strategy

easter marketing channels uk

multicultural social media easter

inclusive easter advertising

multicultural easter retail opportunity

easter spending diverse uk