Get Set for Christmas 2026: The Independent Retailer Planning Event
About this Event
Let's make this your best Christmas yet
Get Set to Sell More This Christmas
Christmas can make or break the year for independent retailers, but with so much to think about, it can be hard to know where to focus.
Join small business retail expert Catherine Erdly and a room full of fellow independent retailers at Canva's London HQ for three practical hours designed to help you step away from the day-to-day and get properly prepared for the most important trading period of the year.
We'll look at what's ahead for Christmas 2026, hear from successful retailers about what they're doing to prepare, and explore the products and gifting trends customers will be buying this festive season, with insights from Faire.com
Then we'll turn it into action, with dedicated time to set your own Christmas goals and create a clear plan.
You'll leave with:
- A clearer picture of what Christmas 2026 will look like for retail
- Practical ideas you can take back and use in your own business
- Insight into the products and trends likely to matter this Christmas
- Inspiration from retailers who are already getting prepared
- Clear priorities and goals for your own festive season
Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunity to meet, chat and swap ideas with other independent retailers, including over lunch.
Three hours. Practical ideas. A clearer plan for Christmas.
Hosted at Canva's London HQ in Hoxton, with lunch provided.
With thanks to Canva UK for generously hosting the event.
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Welcome and networking
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
What's ahead for Christmas
Host: Catherine Erdly
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Learn from the best - what top retailers are doing to get ready for Christmas
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch (provided) and networking
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
What people will be buying this Christmas - product trends to know
Host: Faire.com
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Time to set your Christmas goals - group task and networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 29.00 to GBP 39.00
