Take advantage of this season by putting everything Irish and green on sale. Dust off those shamrock-shaped items and highlight them in your inventory.
People all over the globe -- both the Irish and the Irish-at-heart -- celebrate the man who spent six years in slavery. The Romano-Briton and Christian missionary is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland.
Also known as Saint Paddy's Day, March 17th is believed to be the day the he passed away. It is celebrated both as a liturgical and a non-liturgical holiday in and out of Ireland.
The merriment is accompanied by Irish greetings. "Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig" is a Gaelic way of wishing someone the luck of the Irish. Of course, drinking is a must. Parades and feasts are a common sight. And the simplest way to celebrate is to don the color of the day: green. Warning: you may get pinched if you don't.
So for power merchants, start selling anything with a hint of green in them: from poker tables to shirts. Other traditional symbols of St. Patrick's Day include the shamrock and leprechauns. If you have any items with these designs, now is a good time to bring them to light.
As an alternative, you can also go green in a different way. Upsell your eco-friendly products. Today's consumer are more concerned about the environment and consider how an item was produced in their buying decision. Reusable, biodegradable and recycled are important keywords to take note of when doing an eco-friendly themed sale.
Only 7 days left before March 17. Get on the holiday sale bandwagon as early as now and start picking out your green inventory.
Happy selling and advanced Happy St. Paddy's to you!
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