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2019
eCommerce Calendar
JANUARY 2019
Peak sales days for
Valentine's Day
Are February 7th-11th so
plan your digital marketing
campaigns accordingly
Have big ticket items?
Plan your President’s Day sale
strategy already now
Valentine’s Day is less
than a month away!
Start prepping your online
campaigns by researching top
keywords and exploring Google’s
Valentine's Day trends
Aussies love shopping
on Australia day!
Be sure to keep your customers
down under in mind and
offer special sales on clothing,
furniture, electronics and more
Not thinking about
Back to School Sales?
Think again! Australian
students start the school
year in January!
Many American’s
host parties for
Superbowl Sunday
have items that could be
a hit? Start promoting
them already now!
Kickoff your end of the
year sales this week!
Consumers often wait until after
the holidays to shop and expect
to see discounts of 40-60% on
clothing, decorations, and more
U.S shoppers look
forward to big discount
on Presidents Day
Specifically on tech items, home
goods, clothing & mattresses
Are you ready for 2019?
Keep the 2019 eCommerce
calendar close and read up on
the latest online shopping
trends
NEW YEARS DAY
GLOBAL
Don’t forget
Chinese new year is coming
up in a month (February 5th)
start planning your promotions
already today!
Groundhog day is
three weeks away
take advantage of the
2/2 date and  think of
sales in pairs!
EASTERN ORTHODOX
CHRISTMAS
RUSSIA
RELIGIOUS
COMING OF AGE DAY
JAPAN
Be sure to stock up on festive
clothing and beauty products!
AUSTRALIA DAY
AUSTRALIA
MARTIN LUTHER KING
JR DAY
US
FIRST DAY OF
SCHOOL
AUSTRALIA
Work with China?
Chinese New Year is coming
up (February 5th) and business
typically shut down for three
weeks. Make sure to manage
inventory accordingly
Now is the time to
wrap up your
holiday accounting
And see if you need to adjust
your sales forecast
Don’t neglect Martin
Luther King Day
Experts say it is now more
popular than President's Day!
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Valentine's Day is not
just for lovers
Many people buy gifts for
friends, family and even
fur-friends! Consider all audiences
when planning V-day sales
Decide ahead of time
If you’re going to combine
President’s Day and Valentine’s
Day sales or offer different
promotions for each holiday
Valentine’s is just
two days away!
Remind shoppers that they are
running out of time (and offer
specials on expedited shipping
for V-day gifts!)
Think of the women!
International Women’s day is
coming up (March 8th). Run
special campaigns for that remind
women how important they are
to your company
Right after Valentines
day is the perfect time
to push Presidents day
promotions!
It’s peak Valentine’s
Day sale time!
Be sure your marketing
campaigns are set and
promotions running so you can
increase your revenue generation
this love holiday
Stuck with Valentine’s
leftovers?
Retarget your sales for these 9
love-related holidays celebrated
around the globe
Defender of the
Fatherland Day
February 23rd is often called
Men’s Day in Russia, and many
women buy gifts for the various
important men in their lives
St Patrick's day spending
reaches $4.14 billion
worldwide!
Don’t miss out by running
St.Patrick’s day promotions. Offer
special discounts on everything
Green (and maybe for shoppers
named Patrick)
Top Tip: have a user
friendly return policy
Inconvenient returns deter
80% of shoppers
VALENTINE’S DAY
GLOBAL
DEFENDER OF THE
FATHERLAND DAY
RUSSIA
PRESIDENT'S DAY
USA
FEBRUARY 2019
CHINESE
NEW YEARS
CHINA
CHINESE
SPRING FESTIVAL
CHINA
GROUNDHOG DAY
US
US SUPERBOWL
SPORTING EVENT
Wondering how to
boost sales?
See top tips for optimizing
eCommerce product pages
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Spring is just around
the corner!
Start preparing your
spring-strategy today. Check out
these top 50 spring sale subject
lines for inspiration
Easter is just six
weeks away!
Start thinking about the
special offers and products you
want to push (think spring colors,
gardening themes and more)
Now is the time!
Send last-minute
offers on everything
green for St Patrick's day!
Spice up your Easter
content
Include fun facts about
Easter in your promotional
campaigns to get consumers
excited for your Easter sale.
Maybe even hide a “special offer”
egg!
It’s almost Mother's
Day in the UK!
Connect with your British
customers by sending special
offers on beauty products,
jewelry, clothing and more!
MARCH 2019
SPRING BEGINS
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
INTERNATIONAL DAY
OF HAPPINESS
GLOBAL
Celebrate Women!
Don’t wait until the last
minute to celebrate the women
around you!
Not just for the Irish!
In the U.S alone, more than
34.7 million people claim Irish
ancestry! Make your St. Patrick's
day promotions global… Because
you never know where the Irish
luck may be
Nearly 27% of shoppers
will buy products online
for Easter!
Make sure you have your Easter
campaigns (including banners,
emails and more) ready soon
Now is the time to
invest in professional
product images
They are the strongest factor that
impact ecommerce conversions
Did you know?
38% of consumers will
leave a website they find to
be unattractive. Be sure to spend
time optimizing your ecommerce
site before Easter sales begin!
Did you know?
Free shipping is the most
important driving factor for 73%
of e-shoppers. Consider adding a
free shipping option to increase
online sales
Influencer marketing
is on the rise
59% of brands will increase their
influencer marketing budget in
order to improve sales
CLEAN UP
AUSTRALIA DAY
AUSTRALIA
LABOUR DAY
NEW SOUTH WALES,
AUSTRALIA
MARDI GRAS
US
LABOUR DAY
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
PI DAY
GLOBAL
ASH WEDNESDAY
MULTIPLE
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
TIME
US
Create sales events that expire
when daylight saving time kicks
in!
INTL. WOMEN’S DAY
GLOBAL
ST PATRICK'S DAY
MULTIPLE
MOTHER'S DAY
UK
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Consider the smaller May
holidays
May is full of small holidays you
can take advantage of with special
offers and sales
• May Day (May 1)
• Star Wars Day (May 4)
• Cinco de Mayo (May 5)
Hype up Mother's Day
sales with a special social
media campaign
Get consumers to engage
with your brand to increase
conversion!
APRIL 2019
Don’t sell on
Amazon yet?
See how to start selling on
Amazon today
Are your conversion
numbers meeting
eCommerce standards?
Average eCommerce conversions
range between 3-4%. See how
you can optimize your site
to increase conversions and
revenue generation
Did you know?
In 2018, Mother's Day
spending exceeded $23 billion in
the U.S alone. Plan your mothers
day campaigns today to earn
some of that revenue yourself!
Golden week is
coming up soon in
Japan (April 29-May 6th)
Start planning festive promotions,
including special ones for
Children’s day on May 5th
-6
th
!
Now is the time to
nudge customers to
take advantage of Easter
offers before it’s too late!
Remind them if you offer
expedited shipping!
Take a moment to
examine Q1 sales and
see if you need to adjust
upcoming forecasts
accordingly.
Competition for
Easter has never
been higher!
Remind customers to add your
email to their contact list to get
exclusive offers!
Don’t wait for Labor
Day to start selling
white many wear white
garments to the Passover
Seder!
Japanese students
will be going back to
school soon!
Plan special offers for
your Japanese customers.
APRIL FOOLS DAY
VARIOUS
PALM SUNDAY
MULTIPLE
GOOD FRIDAY
RELIGIOUS
BACK TO SCHOOL
JAPAN
EASTER MONDAY
MULTIPLE
ANZAC DAY
AUSTRALIA
ARBOR DAY
US
ORTHODOX EASTER
RELIGIOUS
PASSOVER
RELIGIOUS
EASTER SUNDAY
RELIGIOUS
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START OF
GOLDEN WEEK
JAPAN
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Amazon Prime day is
roughly two months
away!
Start working on improving your
ranking already now with these
top tips
Word of mouth drives
13% of consumer sales
Make sure your customers can
share their positive experiences
with others
Did you know?
Stay one step ahead of
competitors by exploring Google
shopping trends for your
industry
It’s not too late!
Remind customers of sales
on top Memorial Day items
including washers, dryers, fridges,
ovens and more!
Treat early Father’s
Day shoppers
Father's Day (June 16th) is
gaining popularity as 75% of
fathers say being a dad is their
most important job. Treat early
Father's Day shoppers to special
discounts!
eCommerce summer
lull is coming soon
Read up on what you can do to
prepare your business!
Don’t forget existing
customers!
The average order value of
repeat customers is twice as
high!
Plan your PPC strategy for
Memorial Day early
The average retailer will spend
nearly $500 during the holiday
sales
Read up!
Target last minute mothers
day customers with these
eCommerce tips
Target US and UK
customers next weekend
with joint offers on big ticket
items for Memorial Day and
Spring Bank Holiday
MOTHER’S DAY
US/JAPAN/CHINA/
AUSTRALIA
LABOUR DAY
RUSSIA
MAYHEM (CLICK
FRENZY)
AUSTRALIA
MOTHER'S DAY
FRANCE
MEMORIAL DAY
USA
SPRING BANK
HOLIDAY
UK
MAY 2019
Experiencing a lull after
the spring holiday rush?
Take the time to examine sale
trends, calculate inventory, and
boost your digital marketing
campaign efforts
Read up!
On why Mother’s Day is a
$20 billion retail holiday
Australia’s Mayhem day is
coming up!
Slash prices on big items for your
customers down under
VICTORY DAY
RUSSIA
START OF RAMADAN
MULTIPLE
END OF GOLDEN WEEK
JAPAN
END OF GOLDEN WEEK
UK
BBQ’s aren’t the only
thing heating up on
Memorial Day!
Shoppers expect 20-30% off
home goods and spring clothes
Best Friend day is
coming up!
National Best Friend day is
coming up in the U.S. While not
a major holiday, it’s still a great
opportunity for eCommerce
brands to send special offers!
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Bring JD shopping day
sales to your customers!
Even if not on the Chinese
marketplace giant
Amazon Prime Day is
roughly one month
away
If you don’t use Amazon Drop
Shopping or Amazon FBA, now is
the time to look into their order
fulfillment options
30% of products
bought online are
returned
Make your return process
seamless to gain customer
loyalty
Take out the Valentine’s
gear you’ve been saving
since February and
prep it for your Chinese
consumers – Chinese
valentines day is less than
two weeks away
FATHER'S DAY
MULTIPLE
JUNE 2019
NATIONAL DAY
RUSSIA
US OPEN (GOLF)
SPORTING EVENT
Ready for Father's Day?
Top gifts include tech
products, clothing and
watches! Start promoting these
products
today!
END OF RAMADAN
MULTIPLE
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
DAY
WA, AUSTRALIA
QUEENS BIRTHDAY
MULTIPLE
SUMMER SOLSTICE
NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
Northern European countries
such as Sweden, Denmark, and
Norway celebrate with festivals-
promote your best summer gear
in preparation
JD SHOPPING DAY
CHINA
TOUR DE FRANCE
SPORTING EVENT
WINTER SOLSTICE
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
QUEENSLAND DAY
QUEENSLAND,
AUSTRALIA
DRAGON BOAT
FESTIVAL
CHINA
PENTECOST
RELIGOUS
Getting your summer
sale’s ready?
Don’t forget that June 21st
is the
Winter Solstice for Australians!
Summer sporting events
are a great way to
connect with consumers!
Send them special offers on
sporting apparel, TV’s and party
goods
It’s not too late!
Now is the time to remind your
customers of all the important
men they want to celebrate this
upcoming fathers day
Kickoff your summer
campaigns!
Use bright summer colors, beach
images and “hot” words in your
campaigns!
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JULY 2019
Many countries celebrate
independence day in the
summer
Be sure to geo-target campaigns
to provide customers with special
offers on independence day, no
matter where they are
It’s not too late!
If you haven’t done so
already, now is the time to adjust
your PPC campaigns to suit the
summertime season
More than 75% of
online shoppers
would like to get same
day or next day delivery
How close are you shipment
options?
Amazon Prime Day
Took place on July 16th
Last Year – See how it did in
numbers
Want to optimize your
website to increase sales?
Remember that 400 pixels
from the left edge of a desktop
site gets the most eye traffic
according to eye tracking
surveys
Sell on Amazon?
See how your metrics
compare to Amazon targets
before Prime Day is here
CANADA DAY
CANADA
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
US
NATIONAL TREE DAY
AUSTRALIA
BASTILLE DAY
FRANCE
WIMBELDON FINALS
SPORTING EVENT
VALENTINE'S DAY
CHINA
Fourth of July is just two
days away!
Send out last minute specials on
hot summer items i (especially
everything that is red, white and
blue)
July is national ice
cream month!
Send customers summer themed
campaigns to stay relevant
Nothing beats getting
what you want to your
door when it’s too hot to
go outside!
Surprise customers with a free
shipping code this week to boost
summer sales
Boost your social
media with
summertime
campaigns and
hashtags #summerdays
#goodtimesandtanlines
#seastheday
Did your meet your
Q2 forecasts?
See if you need to adjust your
business plan based on the first
half of 2019
Don’t be surprised if
there is a lull in sales this
weekend
On many Americans take long
weekend getaways after 4th
of July
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Millennials make 54% of
their purchases online
Have an online site that is user-
friendly if you want to increase
revenue generation from
millennials
Update your back to
school campaigns
with top keywords
such as back-to-school-
supplies, dorm room
ideas, school supply list,
and more
Reminder:
Australian's celebrate
Father’s day in two weeks!
AUGUST 2019
Is your eCommerce
site mobile friendly?
If no, take the summer time to
make it mobile friendly - in 2017
mobile accounted for 58.9% of
ecommerce sales (that’s almost
$1.4 trillion!)
Labor day in the U.S is
just two weeks away
Consumers expect sales on
back-to-school leftovers, summer
clothes, appliances and more
Focus on Email
Marketing
Increase sales by strengthening
email marketing conversion
rates
Many states offer tax-free
shopping weekends for
back to school shoppers
Make sure your customers enjoy
the same benefit
Are you ready for
back to school frenzy?
Update your inventory and touch
up your keyword descriptions for
popular back-to-school
products
ISLAMIC NEW YEAR
MULTIPLE
August is a slow
month for
eCommerce
Don’t fret the lull and focus on
optimizing your online store and
analyzing statistics from past
campaigns
Spruce up summer sales
with a 24 hour flash sale!
Use converting CTA’s like “TODAY
ONLY” and “24 HOUR DISCOUNT”
Did you know?
Even though it’s still hot
outside, now is the time to start
shifting inventory to suit the fall
season
Back to school and
Labor Day are the
same weekend
Double up on offers to increase
upsell
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SEPTEMBER 2019
ROSH HASHANA
RELIGIOUS
Back to school sales
continue well past the
first day of school!
Make sure to stock up on
everything from clothing to
electronics, footwear and more!
Are your customers
satisfied?
55% of online shoppers will share
a negative experience with friends
and family - be sure they don’t
have any on your site!
The official first day of fall
is just around the corner
(September 23rd) – start
shifting campaigns with
fall colors and images
Don’t invest in social
media? Perhaps you
should
Online stores with social media
presence have 32% more sales
FATHER'S DAY
AUSTRALIA
MID AUTUMN
FESTIVAL
CHINA
US OPEN FINALS
(TENNIS)
SPORTING EVENT
LABOR DAY
US
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
MULTIPLE
FIRST DAY OF
SCHOOL
US
FIRST DAY OF
FALL
GLOBAL
Reminder:
Many countries celebrate
independence day next week
(September 15th) including Costa
Rica, Guatemala, Honduras,
Nicaragua and more. Celebrate
wherever your customers are!
The Jewish Near Year
(Rosh Hashana) is coming
up and many will bring
household gifts to family
for the holiday dinner
Health Sports Day in
Japan is coming up!
Start promoting sporting goods
and health products already now
to your Japanese customers!
Did you know?
Online shoppers abandon 68% of
the time – consider implementing
tools to help capture leads and
reduce abandoned carts on your
eCommerce site
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OCTOBER 2019
NATIONAL KANGAROO
AWARENESS DAY
AUSTRALIA
HALLOWEEN
US
DIWALI
INDIA
LABOUR DAY
ACT, NSW, SA, AUSTRALIA
COLUMBUS DAY
US
HEALTH-SPORTS DAY
JAPAN
YOM KIPPUR
RELIGIOUS
Columbus Day is a great
way to clear out summer
merchandise left over
after Prime Day and
Labor Day sales
China’s Singles day
is coming up soon
(November 11th
)
be sure to plan in
advance!
Many Indian retailers
saw a 40% increase in
sales during the Festival
of Lights Diwali cater to
your Indian customers
with special campaigns
already now
Now is the time to
launch your
Halloween campaigns!
Shoppers are ready - is
your online store?
It’s not too late!
Offer last minute offers for
late Halloween shoppers
#trickortreat
Winter is almost
here!
Put the summer stock on the
clearance rack - consumers
expect to see 50% off summer
goods by now
Peak Sales are Just
Six Weeks Away!
Check inventory, planned
promotions, fulfillment, customer
service and digital marketing
strategy before Black Friday/
Cyber Monday
New phone models
are usually announced
in September, making
October prime time for
consumers to snag last
years cell phone at a
reduced price
Halloween is the
third largest retail
event in the UK!
Stock up your online store with
ghouls and goodies
Did you know:
China's eCommerce growth
surpassed the US in 2016, and
is expected to exceed $2 trillion
by 2019. Keep that in mind when
you prepare for Singles Day next
month!
The holiday season is
coming up soon!
Review Deloitte’s Holiday Retail
Survey to plan the best holiday
strategy
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NOVEMBER 2019
ALL SAINTS DAY
RELIGIOUS
LABOUR
THANKSGIVING DAY
JAPAN
MOTHER'S DAY
RUSSIA
CULTURE DAY
JAPAN
VETERANS DAY
US
SINGLES DAY
CHINA
BOXING DAY
MULTIPLE
THANKSGIVING
DAY
US
BLACK FRIDAY
MULTIPLE
SMALL BUSINESS
SATURDAY
MULTIPLE
Single’s Day tip
31% of Chinese consumers
made a purchase through
WeChat. Make sure your
eCommerce operation is ready!
Did you know?
35.5% of shoppers start
their holiday season shopping
before thanksgiving! Don’t wait
too long to launch your holiday
season campaigns!
Did you know?
Americans spent $2.87 billion
online on Thanksgiving, $5.8
billion during black Friday and
$6.59 billion on cyber Monday!
That’s a lot of online shipping!
Did you know?
Consumers love buying
electronics, toys, clothing,
beauty products and
footwear on Thanksgiving
and Cyber Monday
It’s not too late!
Remind customers to skip the
lines and get top products at low
prices online
Are you ready?
Consumers love buying
electronics, toys, clothing, beauty
products and footwear on
Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday
Did you know?
On Labour Thanksgiving Day
in Japan (Nov 23), festivals take
place to encourage people
to think about peace and
the environment? Consider
promoting green items to your
Japanese customers
You don’t have to be on
Alibaba to sell on Singles
day!
Get your 11.11 promotions ready.
Most people shop for apparel and
household supplies on this day
Are you ready for
Cyber Monday?
Mobile shopping exceeded $2
billion on Cyber Monday. Make
sure you get in on the action with
sales and special offers
Dive deep into
abandoned cart products
Because 54% of customers will
purchase a product left in their
cart if it is offered at a lower
price
Brits spent 4.5 billion
pounds on Boxing Day
(that’s double their
spending on Black Friday!)
Make sure you offer big discounts
in advance for your UK
customers
Don’t let fulfillment
get you down!
See how to manage holiday
fulfillment like a pro
	
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Retailers increase email
frequency by roughly 50%
during the holiday season
Don’t be afraid to send out
promotions and reminders all
season long
Plan accordingly
Sell Goods with a high
return rate (like fitted apparel
and high fashion)? - make sure
to identify return cost when
planning your forecast
UPS handled 1.4 million
returns after Christmas
Offer exclusive discounts on
exchanges to reduce returns
DECEMBER 2019
CYBER MONDAY
GLOBAL
NEW YEAR’S EVE
GLOBAL
GREEN MONDAY
US
CHRISTMAS DAY
RELIGIOUS
WINTER SOLSTICE
NORTHEN HEMISPHERE
SUPER SATURDAY
MULTIPLE
FREE SHIPPING
DAY
GLOBAL
Many merchants offer free
shopping December 16th
-
extend the offer to all your
customers!
Plan on selling big
ticket items this
holiday season?
27% of shoppers would buy items
that cost over $1000 if offered a
free return
It’s ok to extend
Cyber Monday sales!
Late-shoppers might expect to
see even steeper discounts
Shoppers buy for multiple
people during the holiday
season consider bundling
gifts
It’s time to switch
gears from Cyber
Monday and spread
holiday cheer in time for
Christmas and New Years
Use retargeting to
offer shoppers special
discounts on items left
in their cart from Black
Friday/Cyber Monday
Reminder:
Remind late shoppers to get
their orders in to ensure arrival
by Christmas
Reminder:
Last day for
expedited
shipping
Reminder:
Post-holiday shoppers
expect to see discounts of 40-
50% on clothing, toys, holiday
gifts and decorations
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  • 2. JANUARY 2019 Peak sales days for Valentine's Day Are February 7th-11th so plan your digital marketing campaigns accordingly Have big ticket items? Plan your President’s Day sale strategy already now Valentine’s Day is less than a month away! Start prepping your online campaigns by researching top keywords and exploring Google’s Valentine's Day trends Aussies love shopping on Australia day! Be sure to keep your customers down under in mind and offer special sales on clothing, furniture, electronics and more Not thinking about Back to School Sales? Think again! Australian students start the school year in January! Many American’s host parties for Superbowl Sunday have items that could be a hit? Start promoting them already now! Kickoff your end of the year sales this week! Consumers often wait until after the holidays to shop and expect to see discounts of 40-60% on clothing, decorations, and more U.S shoppers look forward to big discount on Presidents Day Specifically on tech items, home goods, clothing & mattresses Are you ready for 2019? Keep the 2019 eCommerce calendar close and read up on the latest online shopping trends NEW YEARS DAY GLOBAL Don’t forget Chinese new year is coming up in a month (February 5th) start planning your promotions already today! Groundhog day is three weeks away take advantage of the 2/2 date and  think of sales in pairs! EASTERN ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS RUSSIA RELIGIOUS COMING OF AGE DAY JAPAN Be sure to stock up on festive clothing and beauty products! AUSTRALIA DAY AUSTRALIA MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY US FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUSTRALIA Work with China? Chinese New Year is coming up (February 5th) and business typically shut down for three weeks. Make sure to manage inventory accordingly Now is the time to wrap up your holiday accounting And see if you need to adjust your sales forecast Don’t neglect Martin Luther King Day Experts say it is now more popular than President's Day! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 3. Valentine's Day is not just for lovers Many people buy gifts for friends, family and even fur-friends! Consider all audiences when planning V-day sales Decide ahead of time If you’re going to combine President’s Day and Valentine’s Day sales or offer different promotions for each holiday Valentine’s is just two days away! Remind shoppers that they are running out of time (and offer specials on expedited shipping for V-day gifts!) Think of the women! International Women’s day is coming up (March 8th). Run special campaigns for that remind women how important they are to your company Right after Valentines day is the perfect time to push Presidents day promotions! It’s peak Valentine’s Day sale time! Be sure your marketing campaigns are set and promotions running so you can increase your revenue generation this love holiday Stuck with Valentine’s leftovers? Retarget your sales for these 9 love-related holidays celebrated around the globe Defender of the Fatherland Day February 23rd is often called Men’s Day in Russia, and many women buy gifts for the various important men in their lives St Patrick's day spending reaches $4.14 billion worldwide! Don’t miss out by running St.Patrick’s day promotions. Offer special discounts on everything Green (and maybe for shoppers named Patrick) Top Tip: have a user friendly return policy Inconvenient returns deter 80% of shoppers VALENTINE’S DAY GLOBAL DEFENDER OF THE FATHERLAND DAY RUSSIA PRESIDENT'S DAY USA FEBRUARY 2019 CHINESE NEW YEARS CHINA CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL CHINA GROUNDHOG DAY US US SUPERBOWL SPORTING EVENT Wondering how to boost sales? See top tips for optimizing eCommerce product pages 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 4. Spring is just around the corner! Start preparing your spring-strategy today. Check out these top 50 spring sale subject lines for inspiration Easter is just six weeks away! Start thinking about the special offers and products you want to push (think spring colors, gardening themes and more) Now is the time! Send last-minute offers on everything green for St Patrick's day! Spice up your Easter content Include fun facts about Easter in your promotional campaigns to get consumers excited for your Easter sale. Maybe even hide a “special offer” egg! It’s almost Mother's Day in the UK! Connect with your British customers by sending special offers on beauty products, jewelry, clothing and more! MARCH 2019 SPRING BEGINS NORTHERN HEMISPHERE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS GLOBAL Celebrate Women! Don’t wait until the last minute to celebrate the women around you! Not just for the Irish! In the U.S alone, more than 34.7 million people claim Irish ancestry! Make your St. Patrick's day promotions global… Because you never know where the Irish luck may be Nearly 27% of shoppers will buy products online for Easter! Make sure you have your Easter campaigns (including banners, emails and more) ready soon Now is the time to invest in professional product images They are the strongest factor that impact ecommerce conversions Did you know? 38% of consumers will leave a website they find to be unattractive. Be sure to spend time optimizing your ecommerce site before Easter sales begin! Did you know? Free shipping is the most important driving factor for 73% of e-shoppers. Consider adding a free shipping option to increase online sales Influencer marketing is on the rise 59% of brands will increase their influencer marketing budget in order to improve sales CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY AUSTRALIA LABOUR DAY NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA MARDI GRAS US LABOUR DAY VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA PI DAY GLOBAL ASH WEDNESDAY MULTIPLE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME US Create sales events that expire when daylight saving time kicks in! INTL. WOMEN’S DAY GLOBAL ST PATRICK'S DAY MULTIPLE MOTHER'S DAY UK 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 5. Consider the smaller May holidays May is full of small holidays you can take advantage of with special offers and sales • May Day (May 1) • Star Wars Day (May 4) • Cinco de Mayo (May 5) Hype up Mother's Day sales with a special social media campaign Get consumers to engage with your brand to increase conversion! APRIL 2019 Don’t sell on Amazon yet? See how to start selling on Amazon today Are your conversion numbers meeting eCommerce standards? Average eCommerce conversions range between 3-4%. See how you can optimize your site to increase conversions and revenue generation Did you know? In 2018, Mother's Day spending exceeded $23 billion in the U.S alone. Plan your mothers day campaigns today to earn some of that revenue yourself! Golden week is coming up soon in Japan (April 29-May 6th) Start planning festive promotions, including special ones for Children’s day on May 5th -6 th ! Now is the time to nudge customers to take advantage of Easter offers before it’s too late! Remind them if you offer expedited shipping! Take a moment to examine Q1 sales and see if you need to adjust upcoming forecasts accordingly. Competition for Easter has never been higher! Remind customers to add your email to their contact list to get exclusive offers! Don’t wait for Labor Day to start selling white many wear white garments to the Passover Seder! Japanese students will be going back to school soon! Plan special offers for your Japanese customers. APRIL FOOLS DAY VARIOUS PALM SUNDAY MULTIPLE GOOD FRIDAY RELIGIOUS BACK TO SCHOOL JAPAN EASTER MONDAY MULTIPLE ANZAC DAY AUSTRALIA ARBOR DAY US ORTHODOX EASTER RELIGIOUS PASSOVER RELIGIOUS EASTER SUNDAY RELIGIOUS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 START OF GOLDEN WEEK JAPAN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 6. Amazon Prime day is roughly two months away! Start working on improving your ranking already now with these top tips Word of mouth drives 13% of consumer sales Make sure your customers can share their positive experiences with others Did you know? Stay one step ahead of competitors by exploring Google shopping trends for your industry It’s not too late! Remind customers of sales on top Memorial Day items including washers, dryers, fridges, ovens and more! Treat early Father’s Day shoppers Father's Day (June 16th) is gaining popularity as 75% of fathers say being a dad is their most important job. Treat early Father's Day shoppers to special discounts! eCommerce summer lull is coming soon Read up on what you can do to prepare your business! Don’t forget existing customers! The average order value of repeat customers is twice as high! Plan your PPC strategy for Memorial Day early The average retailer will spend nearly $500 during the holiday sales Read up! Target last minute mothers day customers with these eCommerce tips Target US and UK customers next weekend with joint offers on big ticket items for Memorial Day and Spring Bank Holiday MOTHER’S DAY US/JAPAN/CHINA/ AUSTRALIA LABOUR DAY RUSSIA MAYHEM (CLICK FRENZY) AUSTRALIA MOTHER'S DAY FRANCE MEMORIAL DAY USA SPRING BANK HOLIDAY UK MAY 2019 Experiencing a lull after the spring holiday rush? Take the time to examine sale trends, calculate inventory, and boost your digital marketing campaign efforts Read up! On why Mother’s Day is a $20 billion retail holiday Australia’s Mayhem day is coming up! Slash prices on big items for your customers down under VICTORY DAY RUSSIA START OF RAMADAN MULTIPLE END OF GOLDEN WEEK JAPAN END OF GOLDEN WEEK UK BBQ’s aren’t the only thing heating up on Memorial Day! Shoppers expect 20-30% off home goods and spring clothes Best Friend day is coming up! National Best Friend day is coming up in the U.S. While not a major holiday, it’s still a great opportunity for eCommerce brands to send special offers! 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 7. Bring JD shopping day sales to your customers! Even if not on the Chinese marketplace giant Amazon Prime Day is roughly one month away If you don’t use Amazon Drop Shopping or Amazon FBA, now is the time to look into their order fulfillment options 30% of products bought online are returned Make your return process seamless to gain customer loyalty Take out the Valentine’s gear you’ve been saving since February and prep it for your Chinese consumers – Chinese valentines day is less than two weeks away FATHER'S DAY MULTIPLE JUNE 2019 NATIONAL DAY RUSSIA US OPEN (GOLF) SPORTING EVENT Ready for Father's Day? Top gifts include tech products, clothing and watches! Start promoting these products today! END OF RAMADAN MULTIPLE WESTERN AUSTRALIA DAY WA, AUSTRALIA QUEENS BIRTHDAY MULTIPLE SUMMER SOLSTICE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Northern European countries such as Sweden, Denmark, and Norway celebrate with festivals- promote your best summer gear in preparation JD SHOPPING DAY CHINA TOUR DE FRANCE SPORTING EVENT WINTER SOLSTICE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE QUEENSLAND DAY QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL CHINA PENTECOST RELIGOUS Getting your summer sale’s ready? Don’t forget that June 21st is the Winter Solstice for Australians! Summer sporting events are a great way to connect with consumers! Send them special offers on sporting apparel, TV’s and party goods It’s not too late! Now is the time to remind your customers of all the important men they want to celebrate this upcoming fathers day Kickoff your summer campaigns! Use bright summer colors, beach images and “hot” words in your campaigns! 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 8. 4 JULY 2019 Many countries celebrate independence day in the summer Be sure to geo-target campaigns to provide customers with special offers on independence day, no matter where they are It’s not too late! If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to adjust your PPC campaigns to suit the summertime season More than 75% of online shoppers would like to get same day or next day delivery How close are you shipment options? Amazon Prime Day Took place on July 16th Last Year – See how it did in numbers Want to optimize your website to increase sales? Remember that 400 pixels from the left edge of a desktop site gets the most eye traffic according to eye tracking surveys Sell on Amazon? See how your metrics compare to Amazon targets before Prime Day is here CANADA DAY CANADA INDEPENDENCE DAY US NATIONAL TREE DAY AUSTRALIA BASTILLE DAY FRANCE WIMBELDON FINALS SPORTING EVENT VALENTINE'S DAY CHINA Fourth of July is just two days away! Send out last minute specials on hot summer items i (especially everything that is red, white and blue) July is national ice cream month! Send customers summer themed campaigns to stay relevant Nothing beats getting what you want to your door when it’s too hot to go outside! Surprise customers with a free shipping code this week to boost summer sales Boost your social media with summertime campaigns and hashtags #summerdays #goodtimesandtanlines #seastheday Did your meet your Q2 forecasts? See if you need to adjust your business plan based on the first half of 2019 Don’t be surprised if there is a lull in sales this weekend On many Americans take long weekend getaways after 4th of July 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 9. Millennials make 54% of their purchases online Have an online site that is user- friendly if you want to increase revenue generation from millennials Update your back to school campaigns with top keywords such as back-to-school- supplies, dorm room ideas, school supply list, and more Reminder: Australian's celebrate Father’s day in two weeks! AUGUST 2019 Is your eCommerce site mobile friendly? If no, take the summer time to make it mobile friendly - in 2017 mobile accounted for 58.9% of ecommerce sales (that’s almost $1.4 trillion!) Labor day in the U.S is just two weeks away Consumers expect sales on back-to-school leftovers, summer clothes, appliances and more Focus on Email Marketing Increase sales by strengthening email marketing conversion rates Many states offer tax-free shopping weekends for back to school shoppers Make sure your customers enjoy the same benefit Are you ready for back to school frenzy? Update your inventory and touch up your keyword descriptions for popular back-to-school products ISLAMIC NEW YEAR MULTIPLE August is a slow month for eCommerce Don’t fret the lull and focus on optimizing your online store and analyzing statistics from past campaigns Spruce up summer sales with a 24 hour flash sale! Use converting CTA’s like “TODAY ONLY” and “24 HOUR DISCOUNT” Did you know? Even though it’s still hot outside, now is the time to start shifting inventory to suit the fall season Back to school and Labor Day are the same weekend Double up on offers to increase upsell 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 10. SEPTEMBER 2019 ROSH HASHANA RELIGIOUS Back to school sales continue well past the first day of school! Make sure to stock up on everything from clothing to electronics, footwear and more! Are your customers satisfied? 55% of online shoppers will share a negative experience with friends and family - be sure they don’t have any on your site! The official first day of fall is just around the corner (September 23rd) – start shifting campaigns with fall colors and images Don’t invest in social media? Perhaps you should Online stores with social media presence have 32% more sales FATHER'S DAY AUSTRALIA MID AUTUMN FESTIVAL CHINA US OPEN FINALS (TENNIS) SPORTING EVENT LABOR DAY US FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL MULTIPLE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL US FIRST DAY OF FALL GLOBAL Reminder: Many countries celebrate independence day next week (September 15th) including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and more. Celebrate wherever your customers are! The Jewish Near Year (Rosh Hashana) is coming up and many will bring household gifts to family for the holiday dinner Health Sports Day in Japan is coming up! Start promoting sporting goods and health products already now to your Japanese customers! Did you know? Online shoppers abandon 68% of the time – consider implementing tools to help capture leads and reduce abandoned carts on your eCommerce site 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 11. OCTOBER 2019 NATIONAL KANGAROO AWARENESS DAY AUSTRALIA HALLOWEEN US DIWALI INDIA LABOUR DAY ACT, NSW, SA, AUSTRALIA COLUMBUS DAY US HEALTH-SPORTS DAY JAPAN YOM KIPPUR RELIGIOUS Columbus Day is a great way to clear out summer merchandise left over after Prime Day and Labor Day sales China’s Singles day is coming up soon (November 11th ) be sure to plan in advance! Many Indian retailers saw a 40% increase in sales during the Festival of Lights Diwali cater to your Indian customers with special campaigns already now Now is the time to launch your Halloween campaigns! Shoppers are ready - is your online store? It’s not too late! Offer last minute offers for late Halloween shoppers #trickortreat Winter is almost here! Put the summer stock on the clearance rack - consumers expect to see 50% off summer goods by now Peak Sales are Just Six Weeks Away! Check inventory, planned promotions, fulfillment, customer service and digital marketing strategy before Black Friday/ Cyber Monday New phone models are usually announced in September, making October prime time for consumers to snag last years cell phone at a reduced price Halloween is the third largest retail event in the UK! Stock up your online store with ghouls and goodies Did you know: China's eCommerce growth surpassed the US in 2016, and is expected to exceed $2 trillion by 2019. Keep that in mind when you prepare for Singles Day next month! The holiday season is coming up soon! Review Deloitte’s Holiday Retail Survey to plan the best holiday strategy 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 12. NOVEMBER 2019 ALL SAINTS DAY RELIGIOUS LABOUR THANKSGIVING DAY JAPAN MOTHER'S DAY RUSSIA CULTURE DAY JAPAN VETERANS DAY US SINGLES DAY CHINA BOXING DAY MULTIPLE THANKSGIVING DAY US BLACK FRIDAY MULTIPLE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY MULTIPLE Single’s Day tip 31% of Chinese consumers made a purchase through WeChat. Make sure your eCommerce operation is ready! Did you know? 35.5% of shoppers start their holiday season shopping before thanksgiving! Don’t wait too long to launch your holiday season campaigns! Did you know? Americans spent $2.87 billion online on Thanksgiving, $5.8 billion during black Friday and $6.59 billion on cyber Monday! That’s a lot of online shipping! Did you know? Consumers love buying electronics, toys, clothing, beauty products and footwear on Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday It’s not too late! Remind customers to skip the lines and get top products at low prices online Are you ready? Consumers love buying electronics, toys, clothing, beauty products and footwear on Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday Did you know? On Labour Thanksgiving Day in Japan (Nov 23), festivals take place to encourage people to think about peace and the environment? Consider promoting green items to your Japanese customers You don’t have to be on Alibaba to sell on Singles day! Get your 11.11 promotions ready. Most people shop for apparel and household supplies on this day Are you ready for Cyber Monday? Mobile shopping exceeded $2 billion on Cyber Monday. Make sure you get in on the action with sales and special offers Dive deep into abandoned cart products Because 54% of customers will purchase a product left in their cart if it is offered at a lower price Brits spent 4.5 billion pounds on Boxing Day (that’s double their spending on Black Friday!) Make sure you offer big discounts in advance for your UK customers Don’t let fulfillment get you down! See how to manage holiday fulfillment like a pro 29 30 31 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
  • 13. Retailers increase email frequency by roughly 50% during the holiday season Don’t be afraid to send out promotions and reminders all season long Plan accordingly Sell Goods with a high return rate (like fitted apparel and high fashion)? - make sure to identify return cost when planning your forecast UPS handled 1.4 million returns after Christmas Offer exclusive discounts on exchanges to reduce returns DECEMBER 2019 CYBER MONDAY GLOBAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GLOBAL GREEN MONDAY US CHRISTMAS DAY RELIGIOUS WINTER SOLSTICE NORTHEN HEMISPHERE SUPER SATURDAY MULTIPLE FREE SHIPPING DAY GLOBAL Many merchants offer free shopping December 16th - extend the offer to all your customers! Plan on selling big ticket items this holiday season? 27% of shoppers would buy items that cost over $1000 if offered a free return It’s ok to extend Cyber Monday sales! Late-shoppers might expect to see even steeper discounts Shoppers buy for multiple people during the holiday season consider bundling gifts It’s time to switch gears from Cyber Monday and spread holiday cheer in time for Christmas and New Years Use retargeting to offer shoppers special discounts on items left in their cart from Black Friday/Cyber Monday Reminder: Remind late shoppers to get their orders in to ensure arrival by Christmas Reminder: Last day for expedited shipping Reminder: Post-holiday shoppers expect to see discounts of 40- 50% on clothing, toys, holiday gifts and decorations 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 24 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 2019 eSeller's Calendar
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