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How Christmas Really Felt in Retail And Why That Matters for 2026

Christmas is over. The rush has passed. And before you jump into fixing, analysing or planning… this episode asks you to pause. With thanks to this episode's sponsor Faire (https://faire.com/) Use the code 'GamePlan25' to claim 50% off and free shipping with your first order! I’m Catherine Erdly, and welcome to this festive edition of the Resilient Retail Game Plan—your product business advice, with a side of reality. In this reflective Christmas Day episode of The Resilient Retail Game Plan, I invite you to notice how this season actually felt — what worked, what didn’t, and what caught your attention as a customer as well as a retailer. This isn’t a spreadsheet episode. It’s about curiosity, pride, and planting early seeds for Christmas 2026 — without pressure, guilt or overwhelm. If you’re listening on a walk, with a cup of tea, or in that quiet space between Christmas and New Year, this one’s for you. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 You made it through Christmas 01:30 This isn’t analysis (and that’s deliberate) 03:00 What are you genuinely proud of this year? 04:20 How did Christmas actually feel? 06:30 What worked well (without overthinking it) 08:30 What had room for improvement 10:40 Finding inspiration outside your industry 12:30 What made you stop scrolling or open emails 14:20 Why you bought what you bought 17:10 Early thoughts for Christmas 2026 18:40 A calm way to close the season