Seasonal is the department for time-bound and holiday merchandise, grouping goods whose demand concentrates around specific occasions and calendar events, including sibling categories such as Halloween. It spans decor, costumes, themed accessories, gifting items, and celebration goods that retailers stock ahead of peak dates. Wholesale and export buyers source this category to capture the sharp, predictable traffic and margin spikes that holidays generate, complementing everyday assortments with high-interest, giftable products that drive urgency and basket value. The defining feature of Seasonal is timing: because demand rises and falls on a calendar, buyers must plan lead times, inbound freight, and inventory carefully to land goods before the selling window and avoid carrying surplus afterward. Some seasonal items, particularly costumes, decor, and anything with electrical, flammability, or child-safety exposure, carry destination-market standards and labeling requirements that vary by region. Formats range widely from small novelties to bulkier decor, affecting palletization and storage. A well-timed seasonal range gives retailers concentrated bursts of revenue and traffic, rewarding disciplined forecasting and early sourcing across each occasion.