Memorial Day was established to honor the men and women who died while serving in the US military. The entire three-day holiday weekend has since become the unofficial kick-off to summer—and the time to buy summer fun and water fun accessories!
What better way for your customers to dive into summer fun than spending time by the water! Whether it’s the ocean, river, lake or pool, they’re going to want the “hot” seasonal accessories for a fun and safe splash time. So, be sure to provide SKUs beyond the obligatory shorts, swimsuits and suntan lotion!
Memorial Day by the numbers
2017 projections showed:
- 77% of Americans plan to cook out
- 39.3 million will travel (over 88% will drive)
- 41.4% are likely to take advantage of Memorial Day deals
- Projected per person spending—$330.00
Fun and adventure
- What’s Memorial Day fun without music? Waterproof Bluetooth speakers mean throwing caution to the wind—or water!
- All kinds of interesting things can be found near water, not just seashells or boats. A metal detector is ideal for kids or adults wanting to try their hand at treasure hunting.
- For nighttime fun, introduce your customers to stargazing! A telescope makes it easier to find and identify the stars as well as learn fun facts about the night sky.
- Technology today is so prevalent that mobile devices WILL be used on this three-day holiday weekend. A solar-charged power bank will definitely come in handy! Just make sure your customers know they need to pre-charge it using electricity BEFORE leaving home!
Food/campsite prep accessories
- Hot days demand cold beverages. Freezer packs and coolers are just what thirsty throats crave to keep those beverages cold.
- Food is an important part of the Memorial Day tradition. For those who want to do some serious cooking while they’re away from home, propane outdoor stoves are the perfect solution.
- A sunny day can turn dangerous within minutes, no matter what time of year. A weather alert radio automatically warns of impending danger, providing valuable minutes to get everyone to safety.
Water fun accessories
- Nothing puts a damper on fun like lost or ruined essentials. Keep small things like keys, IDs and cash safe from water, dust and sand damage with waterproof cases.
- Capture the fun with a waterproof camera that also shoots video! This keeps delicate smartphones safely tucked away from potential water woes.
- Many anglers appreciate a little help when it comes to locating fish. Fishfinders provide valuable intelligence to increase the odds of catching a big fish—rather than having to invent a whopper of a tall tale!
- Fun can extend well after dark. Waterproof and floating flashlights are ideal for swimming, boating, fishing and other nighttime, water-based activities.
“Welcome to Summer” fun for everyone!
Activities for the long Memorial Day weekend are as varied as your customers. Whether they head toward water or shop till they drop, give your customers the fun SKUs they want! Check out our huge selection of Outdoor, Recreation and Fitness products at order.petra.com!