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It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the season of gift-giving is in full swing! This means now more than ever it’s time to get those shelves prepped and ready for the holiday rush. Whether you’ve been in the book business for less than a year or even a veteran, these tips will help ensure your store is prepared for everyone’s wish list.
You’ve probably heard it every year that it’s important to stock up early (and it is), but during the busiest time of the year, it’s a good idea to place your orders a few days earlier each week. For example, if you usually place your orders on a Tuesday, back it up a few days to Sunday instead—that way you can ensure everything is ready to be delivered on time with our speedy delivery.
Don’t limit your bookstore to just the physical copies on your shelves. With Direct to Home, you can offer millions of online titles that can be shipped directly to your customer’s doorstep, or the doorstep of whoever your customer wishes. That way gift-giving just got easier!
Don’t have a Direct to Home account? Learn how to create one here.
Be sure to check your emails for any special promos that are running for the holiday and even beyond including:
Holiday Promo
Receive an additional +2% off our regional catalog with over 700 bestsellers that are in high demand with your readers. No promo code needed. This offer will be running from October 8th through December 10th.
Frontlist Preorder Program
Preorder frontlist titles 42 days prior to pub date and receive an additional 2% discount with the Frontlist Preorder Program! No promo code required. The last day to submit orders is by December 31, 2024. Orders for frontlist titles can be placed along with other titles, however, the discount will only apply to the eligible frontlist title(s).
Learn how it works and view our FAQ here.
Speaking of checking your email, if you are subscribed to our marketing materials, you will notice every week we are showcasing new, hot titles that are pubbing the following week. These titles are carefully curated after reviewing what is in demand with readers. Be sure to check out these weekly messages and get your shelves stocked just in time.
We know getting your store prepped and ready even when it’s not holiday season takes a lot of time and effort. That’s why ipage has several features you can take advantage of to ensure your process runs as smooth as hot cocoa. A few key features that will be useful during holiday include:
Know exactly when your items will be in store and ready to fulfill someone’s wish list. To utilize this feature, click on the My Account tab and select User Administration. Under the User Administration section, click “Edit User,”check the “Enable for shipment notification” box, and then click “Submit.”
Get notified when a specific item is back in stock so you can order it right away. You can set this reminder on the title’s product page by clicking on the Notify Me button under the inventory details. (It’s also highly recommended to backorder titles as soon as possible so you’ll secure stock when there is more inventory.)
This new feature can track down your order letting you know where they are located so you aren’t left wondering where your items are. Start by clicking on the blue Find My Order button on the home screen, then enter either your PO number or a specific title’s EAN/product code.
The easiest way to report your damages can now be found on ipage. You can access the form under the Help dropdown at the top of ipage or simply click here. The form contains all of the information we need to quickly process your claim so you can get the best quality items in a timely manner.
Want to take a deeper dive on how to utilize ipage for the holiday season? Visit here to watch a webinar where our expert walks you through the steps or take a look at other tools that can help here.
Your customer’s taste in gifts is as unique as the customer themselves, so make sure you are stocked up with a wide variety of items that go beyond books! From puzzles to video games to plush toys, don’t skip out on non-book items that could be the ultimate gift for someone.
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It's called the busiest time of the year for a reason which means any assistance helps! Avoid the hassle of looking up what titles are in stock at your nearby warehouse by utilizing our Stock Check App. You can search our entire catalog all in the palm of your hand any time, anywhere. The best part is it's free!
Whether it’s holiday or beyond, at Ingram, we are always ready to help in any way we can!
