Christmas and seasonal goods are ordered many months ahead and sell in a narrow window, so lead time, shipping dates and the cost of unsold stock decide the result. Light strings, artificial trees and glass ornaments each add their own safety and breakage checks.
Dutch wholesaler of pottery, baskets, glassware and home decor for florists and shops
Trade-only UK wholesaler of giftware, homeware and seasonal decorations
Wholesale holiday decorations for retailers, with showrooms and a $500 first-order minimum
Cornwall-based trade-only wholesaler of gifts, homeware and licensed goods
Ipswich-based wholesaler of toys, novelties, party and seasonal goods by the carton
UK wholesale supplier of gifts and home decor with 13,000+ products
UK home and garden wholesaler with a Shopify dropship app and no minimum order
Canadian wholesaler of home decor and giftware for independent retailers
For winter holiday products, production and shipping take place well before the season, and orders often have to be placed many months ahead. Missing a shipping date can leave you with stock that arrives when demand is gone, and reorders are rarely possible once the season starts. Agree the latest ship date in writing, understand who bears the cost of late arrival, and allow for freight delays. The same pattern applies to Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day and other seasonal events.
Light strings, projectors and powered decorations are electrical goods. They need the electrical marks for your market, such as CE in the EU and recognised listings elsewhere, and check the rules for your market. Pay attention to the following:
Test a sample, and ask for reports rather than relying on the packaging.
Artificial trees are bulky, and PVC needles can differ widely in look and fire behaviour. Ask about flame-retardant treatment and test standards, and about whether branches, stand and lights are included. Check the assembly instructions and the fit between sections. Real trees, wreaths and plants are a different business: they are perishable, and imports of plant material can require phytosanitary documents, so check the rules for your market.
Glass baubles break in transit and on shelves. Look at the inner packing, such as dividers and trays, and whether shatterproof plastic is available for households with children. Painted decorations should be checked for safe paint, particularly for items children can reach.
A part of the range can be sold again next year, such as neutral colours, classic shapes and storage boxes, and part is trend-led and loses value after the season. Buy the first group more deeply, and the second group cautiously. Dry, cool storage over the off-season prevents damage.
Ornaments come in boxes of a set count, lights in single boxed units, and trees in large cartons that need pallet space. Margin looks healthy at the start of the season but falls with late discounts, so plan for markdown. Cash is tied up for a long time between order and sale.
Many months before the season, because production and shipping take time. Confirm the latest ship date with your supplier and build in a buffer for delays.
They are electrical goods and need the appropriate marks for the market where they are sold. Check the rules for your market and ask for the test reports.
Usually not in time, because factories have finished production and shipping takes weeks. Plan quantities carefully at the start.
You can discount it or store it for next year if the design is classic. Trend items lose value, so buy them in smaller quantities.
WholesalersCatalog currently lists 12 suppliers for this search. Each profile shows a Trust Score, so you can see what has been checked before you get in touch.
The largest groups are in United Kingdom (6), United States (2), Canada (1) and Netherlands (1).
Among suppliers that publish a minimum order, the lowest is no minimum and the median is $130. Minimums can vary by product, so confirm them with the supplier.
2 suppliers here list dropshipping (17% of this page).
Check the company registration and street address, ask for trade references and start with a sample or small order. Be careful with suppliers who only accept untraceable payment methods. The Trust Score on each profile shows which of these signals we could confirm.
