The holiday shopping season is here—and with it comes a spike in foot traffic, messy weather, and the potential for spills, slips, and long checkout lines.

Creating a clean, safe, and welcoming retail space can make the difference between one-time buyers and loyal customers.

At merchants.ca, we help Ontario retail businesses prep their space for the most wonderful—and most hectic—time of the year.

Retail Supplies That Set You Up for Holiday Success

To stand out in December, you don’t need decorations alone—you need the right supplies to support a smooth, safe shopping experience.

❶ Cleaning Wipes & Surface Sprays

• Keep high-touch areas like counters, pin pads, and door handles sanitized
• Use food-safe options in #Grocery and #Pharmacy areas
• Wipe down shared carts, baskets, and demo stations between uses

❷ Hand Sanitizer Stations

• Place at entrances, registers, and busy aisles
• Stock gel or foam sanitizers with high alcohol content
• Touchless dispensers reduce germ spread and refill hassle

❸ Holiday Store Signage

• Direct traffic flow to manage lineups and high-interest areas
• Add signage for “cleaned” carts or restocked shelves
• Use bold, temporary signs to communicate safety protocols

💡 PRO TIP: Place clear signs near any freshly mopped areas or high-risk zones to avoid liability and reassure customers that safety is a priority.

Floor Safety Products for High-Traffic Days

Wet boots. Melting snow. Overloaded carts. It’s a recipe for slips—unless you have the right floor safety products in place.

❶ Wet Floor Signs

→ Highly visible and stackable for quick use after mopping or spills

❷ Absorbent Entry Mats

→ Trap moisture and dirt at the door before it spreads through the store

❸ Mop Buckets & Quick-Dry Solutions

→ Clean up messes fast without blocking traffic for long periods

❹ Anti-Slip Floor Treatments

→ Apply in advance of winter weather in back rooms and loading bays

Busy floors shouldn’t mean dangerous ones. With the right tools, you can keep your store both festive and functional.

Questions Worth Asking

As you prepare for your busiest weeks, ask:

• Are all entrances clearly marked, clean, and safe?
• Do we have enough wipes and sanitizer to last through December?
• Are our floors winter-ready for snow, slush, and spills?
• Have we assigned staff roles for quick response to messes or hazards?
• Does our signage help shoppers navigate quickly and calmly?

Get Holiday-Ready with merchants.ca

merchants.ca has what Ontario’s retailers need to thrive during the holiday shopping season. Let us help you make this your smoothest, safest season yet.

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