Smart Retailer December 2025
PRODUCT FOCUS
NEW & NOTEWORTHY:
12 New for You
Uncover your next fun and unique items to place on your shelves.
TREND WATCH:
16 Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day & Easter
Find gift and décor ideas — and more — for these three holidays.
20 Special Occasions & Inspirational
Show customers how to celebrate meaningful moments in their lives.
22 Personal Care
Add these products to your mix to help shoppers relax and rewind when they have time.
BUSINESS SENSE
24 Winter Show Preview
Learn what is new and things to see and do when you head to 2026’s first markets.
34 Tricks of the Trade
Follow these tips to discover how leveraging TikTok can boost your store’s visibility and sales.
38 Business Briefs
Sustainability, personalization shape holiday gift trends; humor in the workplace is no laughing matter; employees want more than a paycheck; tips for having difficult conversations; cooking at home is back in style.
DISPLAY & DESIGN
40 Hearts, Flowers, and Leprechauns
Start planning now for your store’s displays for both Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s days.
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT:
43 Spring Green General Store



