{"id":2142,"date":"2018-11-19T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T07:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/?p=2142"},"modified":"2018-11-15T20:08:13","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T20:08:13","slug":"get-ready-for-the-busiest-shopping-days-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eaglemat.com\/blog\/get-ready-for-the-busiest-shopping-days-of-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the Busiest Shopping Days of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GetThe predicted busiest shopping days for 2018 are in. And in this group, Black Friday<\/span><\/a> is predicted to be the one busiest shopping day of the year. Here are the dates:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Friday, November 23 \u2013 Black Friday<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Saturday, December 22 \u2013 Super Saturday<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Saturday, December 15<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Sunday, December 23<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Saturday, November 24<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Saturday, December 8<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Friday, December 21<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Wednesday, December 26<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Saturday, December 1<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Saturday, December 29<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, what can you do as a retail business to get ready for the rush? Here are some suggestions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Get some entrance mats<\/b>. Entrance mats<\/span><\/a> look good, they increase overall safety, keep your premises cleaner, and come in tons of colors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Mat maintenance<\/b>. If you already have mats, make sure they\u2019re clean and in good shape for the holidays. They will get dirty with the bad weather. Don\u2019t forget that we offer laundering services<\/span><\/a> in the Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Umbrella stands<\/b>. Put out some umbrella stands<\/span><\/a> and liners. Otherwise, where will customers put their umbrellas when it\u2019s raining and snowing? Do you want them to drip water everywhere? Water on your floors is a safety hazard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Crowd Control<\/b>. Now is the time to invest in some ropes and stanchions<\/span><\/a> if you don\u2019t have them already. These products help your store to look neat and tidy, which is a big deal when it gets crowded. Make it dead easy for customers to buy products, return products or talk to customer service. You can even decorate stanchions or ropes with Christmas lights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Customer Experience<\/b>. Now would be a good time to have a staff meeting and go over how you want customers to be treated. If you make your customers feel special, they will spend more<\/span><\/a>. Beat your projected sales with excellent customer service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. Add More Staff<\/b>. If you need more staff, then add them and train them now. Don\u2019t wait until the last minute. And plan way ahead for any days off.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                This is the time of year when people buy the most. So, get your store ready for the holiday rush. Make your business neat, clean, and safe for the onslaught of customers, and make the customers feel special.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Do you have other questions? It\u2019s easy to contact us, and we\u2019re happy to help you. You can always call us at (877) 333-1018 or email us at sales@eaglemat.com<\/span><\/a> for more information or if you aren\u2019t sure what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"Get<\/a>

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