Why you should prepare for your 2024 Christmas Grotto now

If you haven’t already begun preparations for your 2024 Christmas grotto, then get your organizational hat on - it’s time to start planning.

Grottos create more opportunities to up-sell

While you have customers in-store who view their visit as an anticipated outing, there are several things you can do to enhance the experience whilst extracting more profit.

Firstly, think of your store layout and how to direct footfall past your product displays. Feature your premium products prominently so that kids (and adults!) will want to add them to their Santa wish lists. Put them at the front of your store and displays, make sure they are highlighted with good lighting, and give them enough space to stand out.

Where possible, cater to both parents and children by providing additional paid attractions such as a hot-drinks stand with mulled wine and hot chocolate, a marshmallow roasting station, or a Christmas-themed photo booth.

If you can re-create the atmosphere of a Christmas market, you’ll boost both the customer experience and sales. Try re-arranging your normal stock or food items into themed stands and decorate them with fairy lights. People will feel more impulse to buy if you make it part of the experience.

Also keep your displays topped up as much as possible during the season, because full displays help sell more toys.

And don’t forget, slower music subconsciously influences people to take their time while perusing your store!

How Keycraft can help make your grotto a success

At Keycraft, we still have healthy stock levels available to choose from. Our vast range of products suit every budget and age range, and we can ship them to you either wrapped or unwrapped.

As it’s likely to be a big year for sales whilst the supply chain issues simultaneously continue, I do advise placing your orders promptly to avoid any issues. Select from our available wholesale stock now. We can even send you a sample pack for your budget before you commit.

If you have any concerns about over-stocking, Keycraft will take back 10% of unused grotto gifts in January. We can also exchange retail products that you’ve struggled to sell for alternatives.

On the other hand, if you find that you urgently need more grotto presents during your event, we can supply top-up orders in 3 working days with competitive carrier costs.

We’re always on hand to help, from retail consultancy and toy selection to answering your questions - just get in touch! Ready to shop for your grotto presents now? Visit our trade site. Are you a new customer? Become a stockist by filling out the form below.