Crystal Chronicle 256
- Sam Lowes
- 43 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Welcome back to this week’s Chronicle — the final stretch of December, where the orders are still flying out of the door before our last day on Monday and our 12 Offers of Crystmas are drawing to a close.
Over the past few weeks, the response has been fantastic. Each offer has been designed to support you through the festive rush — from easing cashflow and securing stock, to adding a little extra value along the way.
Below is a quick round-up of what’s been happening, an update on our upcoming trade shows, our Amazon voucher winners and a look ahead as we turn our attention to the new year.
That’s a Wrap – Our 12 Offers of Crystmas
As we reach the end of our 12 Offers of Crystmas, we wanted to take a moment to say a genuine thank you.
December is always a busy one — deadlines to meet, orders to turn around and customers to keep happy — and we really appreciate you choosing to work with Crystal Galleries during the most demanding time of the year.
Over the past few weeks, our Crystmas campaign has been all about making life a little easier for our trade and wholesale partners. Together, we’ve shared:
Early access to clearance and discounted stock
Flexible payment options including Iwoca, Clearpay and PayPal Pay in 3
Priority ordering to help beat the Christmas rush
Seasonal savings across gold-rim glassware and candles
Our Crystal Gift Guide, highlighting 2025’s best sellers
A festive freebie with December orders
Support for the Middlesbrough Christmas Hamper Charity, helping spread a little goodwill locally
And a look ahead to Q1 and 2026 planning through early access conversations
Every part of the campaign was designed with one aim in mind: to support you through the year-end rush and help you start the new year in a strong position.
Looking Ahead — Key Trade Shows in Early 2026
As we look ahead to the new year, there’s plenty happening across the industry that we’re excited to be part of — and that we’d love to see you at.
Merchandise World New Year Exhibition returns on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd January 2026 at the CBS Arena in Coventry. This two-day event is the UK’s largest dedicated promotional merchandise trade show, bringing together distributors, manufacturers and wholesalers to discover new products, build relationships and plan ahead for the year.
Shortly after, TEAM Roadshow 2026 is confirmed for Sunday 25th and Monday 26th January at the Holte Suite, Aston Villa Football Club. It’s one of the best opportunities of the year to meet fellow professionals, see new innovations in trophies, engraving and awards and connect with leading suppliers in a relaxed, focused setting.
Both events are fantastic chances to catch up face-to-face, see what’s next and start 2026 with fresh insight and connections.
Amazon Voucher Winners – And One More to Come
A big congratulations to this week’s Amazon voucher winners — a small thank you from us for the orders placed during our 12 Offers of Crystmas. We hope it adds a little extra festive cheer.
And we’re not done yet.
We’ll be announcing another Amazon voucher winner later today, selected from this week’s qualifying orders.
So if you’ve placed an order recently — or have one planned — keep an eye on your inbox. You might be next.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we move into the new year, we’re already working on:
New product additions
Stock planning for Q1
Expanded support tools for trade and wholesale customers
If you’d like to chat about upcoming projects, allocated stock, or what you’ve got planned for the year ahead, we’d love to hear from you.
Thank You
Thank you for your trust, your creativity and your partnership throughout 2025.
From everyone at Crystal Galleries, we wish you a happy, healthy and successful 2026 — and we look forward to working with you in the year ahead.
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