Calling all Retail and Hospitality Businesses in Sunderland! It’s time to Get Your Business Christmas Ready!
The festive season is just around the corner—and now’s the time to get ahead! Whether you're a retailer or run a hospitality business, planning early is key to making the most of this peak trading period.
Join BIPC North East’s Retail Expert Karen Williamson for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to support Sunderland’s high street businesses. This session will help you plan your Christmas activity with confidence—from sales strategy to stocking the right products that are set to fly off the shelves.
What we’ll cover:
- Key market trends affecting retail right now
- Shifting customer buying habits
- Christmas 2025: What’s hot in gifting
- How shoppers are using high streets (and what they’re looking for)
- What’s in your control—and what’s not
- How to complete a formal review of your business and where to invest for the future
You’ll leave with:
- A Christmas-ready strategy
- Your own retail and hospitality checklist
- A completed review of your business
- A festive trading calendar and a 2026 outline
You’ll also have the chance to meet and connect with other local businesses in retail and hospitality—because collaboration is just as important as competition.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
