As the long-awaited summer approaches, a wealth of new opportunities are just waiting to be seized and exploited. Adjusting your seller strategy to meet upcoming new customer behaviors and needs will undoubtedly put you one step ahead of your competitors.

So, what should you know about the impact of summer on merchandise sales and how to make the most of the hottest season of the year?

Let's find out.

The impact of summer on Amazon T-shirt sales

Let's put those numbers aside for a moment and think about summer. What are some of the first things that come to mind?

For us, our minds are immediately filled with vacations, long vacations, beach time, travel, time with friends, and long nights. All of the above and more will affect your t-shirt sales on Amazon. Why? Because during the long, hot summer, buyer behavior changes.

People prefer to spend time outdoors, enjoy themselves, and share those moments with their loved ones. Naturally, they are also more inclined to show these positive vibes to the world through the items they wear. Not to mention, T-shirts are one of the top choices for comfortable summer wear. Sales of items like hoodies and long-sleeve items are bound to decline.

But let's check if this theory is correct. We used the Keyword Tool to check out some of the best-selling hoodies on Amazon. By looking at the historical BSRs of different listings , we noticed a trend. Most products are active during the winter months, but their BSRs increase as May approaches. Then stay high in the summer. What does it mean? During this period, sales of products related to thermal clothing decreased.

How do you prepare for summer?

Some digging ahead is essential in order to keep your seller strategy up to date with summer trends. Waiting for summer to come will not bring any beneficial results. Your goal should be to fine-tune your strategy ahead of time and sit back and relax while your efforts pay off in a surge in sales.

So, what can you do to prepare?

Use product archive

You can check the months of June, July, and August to see which product designs are selling the most. You can also analyze which categories are the most popular. This information will help you prepare your summer strategy on a steady basis and create listings for possible sale.

Use the product calendar

Another strategy for preparing for summer is to keep in mind all the important holidays during this time. By creating designs specifically for popular holidays, you can reach a large target audience. This strategy will not lead to long-term financial stability. However, it's a great way to take advantage of a huge wave of demand from customers at some point in time.

Features of Amazon's Summer Popular Products

Now that we've laid the groundwork, it's time to examine the actual characteristics of Amazon's items that stand out during the summer.

Product Types

T-shirts and tank tops are one of the most popular styles for summer.

That's not to say that products like hoodies and raglans aren't being purchased during this time. This simply means that T-shirts and tank tops dominate the sales charts.

Topics and Niches

Some of the most popular themes of summer are related to popular holidays. We will discuss this in the next section. However, there are other successful themes to explore, such as vacations, beach trips, and more. To see which summer-related products are the best sellers, we used Merch Hunter and searched for bestsellers using the keyword "summer."

From the results, we saw some recurring themes:

l School is on summer vacation

l Vacation mode

lFruit _

lFlowers _

l Camping

For example, by looking at the historical BSR for "Schools Out Forever Retired & Loving It Funny Summer Teacher T-Shirt", we can clearly see the change in sales before the start of summer. In February, the listing's BSR was 571,127, while on May 16 it fell to 48,032. Why? Because this t-shirt is designed to take advantage of a big summer-related event – school.

color

Of course, summer-related designs also have color details. Most sellers who create summer items focus on bright colors like yellow, green, pink, and purple. As with most other t-shirt designs, the base color is usually darker (black or navy). This allows bright colors to pop and grab attention in an instant.

For example, one of the bestsellers found in our research on top performers using the keyword "summer" was "Hello Summer Vacation Ice Cream Popsicle Ice Lolly T-Shirt." This t-shirt design uses six different colors – pink, red, orange, yellow, blue and green. Its base color is black. Overall, it creates a warm and playful feel.

holidays

We mentioned earlier that when preparing for summer, looking at the merchandise calendar can come in handy. Some of the most popular official holidays during the summer include Father's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day. By browsing the product archives, we can clearly see that these holidays are affecting sales.

For example, on June 30, 2021, the top 21 best-selling listings for that day included the American flag and were centered on July 4. This is a clear sign that getting your designs ready for sale in advance is crucial if you want to take advantage of such an opportunity.

Develop a summer sales strategy

What tips can you use to improve your seller strategy and get ready for summer? Let's look at all the factors you need to consider.

use bright colors

When it comes to creating a summer seller strategy on Amazon, there's one place you can't go wrong — bright colors. If you browse the top-performing designs on Amazon during the summer months, you'll notice that most are focused on yellows, pinks, bright greens, oranges, and other vibrant colors. Why? Because this style is perfect for the summer vibes of beaches, vacations and cocktails. Adjust your designs to fit these summer trends and watch your sales skyrocket.

Take advantage of holidays and themes

If you want to sell more designs in the summer, you should focus on strategic decisions. We've already mentioned the importance of holidays and different summer themes for landing sales. On top of that, you won’t be able to attract buyers looking for summer-related designs without focusing your listing on a theme, niche or holiday.

Optimize your listing with the right keywords

To turn your summer designs into movers and shakers on Amazon, you need to optimize them with relevant keywords. Choose summer-related keywords with high search volume. This will help you easily reach the right buyers, especially if the competition for your chosen keywords is low.

You can use the keyword cloud tool to get creative. It will help you go back in time and see in time which keywords were the most popular on a particular date. By discovering the most in-demand keywords, you can create lists around them and choose for higher visibility and more sales.

create diversity

Listing a summer design or two on Amazon is a good start. As far as profits go, it's likely to be rewarded to some degree. But if you really want to make the most of summer, diversify your designs. The more holidays and topics you focus on, the wider your audience will be. It's no secret that a wider audience ultimately leads to more sales.

Don't just focus on one summer-related topic. Explore as much as you can and use your creative flair to create products that customers can't get away with.

start early

Last but not least, don't leave your summer strategy preparations to the last minute. As we've seen in some of the previous examples, timing is key. Most clients start their search for holiday-related designs a month or two before the actual holiday. Why? Maybe they're shopping for a gift and want to make sure the delivery doesn't get in your way. Whatever the reason, the truth is that your list needs to be prepared and active in advance. This will allow you to catch ready waves and improve your returns as a result.