Holiday Season 2024 Statistics, Trends, and Insights
What can you do with this dashboard?
Delve into peak season performance and emerging trends across various sales channels, verticals, product categories, and product tags in North America. With these insights, you can swiftly refine and optimize your peak season strategies to stay ahead in the competitive market.
What is the calculation method?
We use the order volume growth rate to determine performance data in this dashboard. The average order volume between Oct 15, 2024 and Nov 14, 2024 serves as the baseline for comparing each day's live data to calculate the growth rate.
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Explore product insights for your industry
Select your industry first:
What are the hot-selling product categories for your selected industry?
 | Product Category |
|---|---|
| +250% | Top 1Cosmetic & Toiletry Bags |
| +148% | Top 2Backpacks |
| +146% | Top 3Tote Bags |
| +143% | Jewelry |
| +80% | Shoe Accessories |
| +57% | Handbag & Wallet Accessories |
| +53% | Clothing Accessories |
| +51% | Clothing |
| +51% | Handbags, Wallets & Cases |
| +43% | Suitcases |
 | Product Category |
|---|---|
| +120% | Top 1Backpacks |
| +80% | Top 2Shoes |
| +54% | Top 3Handbags, Wallets & Cases |
| +34% | Fanny Packs |
| +25% | Jewelry |
| -10% | Clothing Accessories |
| -16% | Clothing |
| -34% | Cosmetic & Toiletry Bags |
| Product Category |
|---|---|
| +250% | Top 1Cosmetic & Toiletry Bags |
| +148% | Top 2Backpacks |
| +146% | Top 3Tote Bags |
| Product Category |
|---|---|
| +120% | Top 1Backpacks |
| +80% | Top 2Shoes |
| +54% | Top 3Handbags, Wallets & Cases |
Tips
Reallocate ad spend for the hot-selling products you find on this list to boost your sales and profitability.
What are the most effective product bundles and recommendations on Shopify?
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Tips
Identify top-selling combinations and adjust product bundles to increase revenue when they are most popular.
What product tags or keywords attract shoppers on Shopify?
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Tips
Adjust product tags and descriptions to include the keywords that are attracting the most shoppers to relevant items.
Explore industry performance across different platforms
What are the top performing industries on each platform?
| Industry |  Sales Growth |
|---|---|
| Fashion & Accessories | +66% |
| Toys, Games & Hobbies | +63% |
| Sports & Fitness | +47% |
| Industry | Sales Growth |
|---|---|
| Toys, Games & Hobbies | +173% |
| Business & Industrial | +124% |
| Home & Garden | +100% |
What is the order volume trend for the top-performing industries on each platform?
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Explore sales trends across different platforms
Which days have experienced a peak in orders?
Time zone: EST/GMT-5
About AfterShip
AfterShip is one of the most trusted solutions for eCommerce and omnichannel commerce. With a full suite of software including personalized product recommendations, proactive shipment tracking, AI-predictive delivery estimates, exchange-first returns, and warranty management—AfterShip helps brands spark loyalty and engagement.
With 20,000+ customers, AfterShip is used by iconic brands, including SAMSUNG, TOMS, Kylie Cosmetics, Gymshark, DIME Beauty, and Harry’s. Recognized as a Retail Technology Power Player by Business Insider, AfterShip integrates with 1,000+ carriers worldwide and empowers top retailers and Fortune 500 companies to drive additional revenue, reduce operational costs, and improve CX.
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Methodology: The analysis examined 30,000+ retailers in North America using AfterShip products on platforms including Shopify, TikTok Shop, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Magento. We analyzed orders generated from October 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025, in the EST/GMT-5 time zone to aggregate insights and update the data on a daily (T+1) basis.
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