A smooth, profitable start to the new year begins now.

✅ 1. Inventory & Merchandising
   •   Conduct a full inventory count (floor + back stock).
   •   Identify dead stock to mark down, bundle, or move to clearance.
   •   Refresh floor sets for post-holiday (think: neutrals, basics, Valentine preview).
   •   Pull down holiday displays and switch signage to “New Year / Fresh Start.”
   •   Restock bestsellers for January (loungewear, self-care, basics, game day).
   •   Order low quantities now (cute but empty shelves = lost sales).

💻 2. Online Store & POS
   •   Update website banners from holiday to New Year messaging.
   •   Remove expired promo codes & expired returns windows.
   •   Double-check shipping cutoffs + lead times.
   •   Update inventory levels so online + in-store match.
   •   Refresh product photos if anything sold back in or restocked.
   •   Add NEW ARRIVALS section if you don’t already have one.

🧾 3. Financial & Admin Tasks
   •   Run year-end sales reports (top sellers, worst sellers, categories).
   •   Review margins + adjust pricing strategies for Q1.
   •   Close out all invoices + vendor payments before Dec 31.
   •   File or prep for taxes (sales tax, 1099s, W-9 updates).
   •   Reconcile POS, Shopify, QuickBooks, vendor charges.
   •   Check subscriptions — cancel unused ones.

👯♀️ 4. Team & Staffing
   •   Schedule a quick team meeting: wins, goals, what worked/didn’t.
   •   Set January hours & staffing schedule.
   •   Review payroll, tips, overtime adjustments.
   •   Update employee contact info + roles for the new year.
   •   Celebrate the team with a thank-you treat or bonus where possible.

🎀 5. Customer Experience
   •   Update return/exchange policies for the new year.
   •   Clean up loyalty program data.
   •   Send a “Thank You / New Year” email campaign.
   •   Plan January in-store events (Closet Cleanout, New Year Reset, Valentine Drop).
   •   Refresh gift card displays — January shoppers still redeem holiday cards!

📦 6. Backroom & Operations
   •   Deep clean: backroom, fitting rooms, counter, bathroom, POS area.
   •   Toss damaged hangers, reorder bags/tissue/tags.
   •   Organize backstock shelves by category (saves HOURS later).
   •   Audit supplies: printer labels, bags, tape, tissue, hangers.
   •   Review vendor relationships — keep what’s working, drop what isn’t.

📣 7. Marketing & Social Media
   •   Pre-schedule posts for the first 1–2 weeks of January.
   •   Refresh bio links + highlight covers.
   •   Review what performed best this year (Reels, Lives, product types).
   •   Plan your 2025 monthly themes (Valentine, Spring Break, Mother’s Day).
   •   Photograph any January new arrivals before the holiday rush hits

🥂 8. Goal Setting for the New Year
   •   Set sales goals for Q1.
   •   Identify new product categories to test.
   •   Create a simple weekly checklist for consistency.
   •   Plan buying budget for January/February markets.
   •   Set a plan for emails: 2 per week minimum.