About this episode
Christmas 2025 is shaping up to be a season of cautious confidence — and coziness.Hi, I'm Catherine Erdly.In this episode of The Resilient Retail Game Plan, I'm sharing insights from my Forbes.com research, drawing on data from Shopify, Etsy, Klaviyo, LoyaltyLion and more to reveal what shoppers are really planning this festive season.Discover why UK consumers are expected to spend over £91 billion, how AI is reshaping holiday shopping, and why “comfort, connection and coziness” are the emotional triggers driving this year’s trends.I'll also break down what all this means for independent retailers — from loyalty strategies to smarter stock planning — so you can make this Christmas your most profitable yet.Make sure you grab my freebie at http://resilientretailclub.com/freebieMentioned in this episode:Retail RoarHave you signed up yet? retailroar.co.ukRetail Roar