A Replacements holiday 2026 trend board includes traditional tableware, silver and gold, ribbons and tinsel. (Image courtesy of Replacements)
Summertime is Christmastime for retailers who carry holiday tabletop and décor, because July is typically when they finalize their holiday wholesale buying decisions. It is also when retailers determine what themes and trends they are going to highlight in their store displays this fall.
Replacements, which sells vintage and current-day tabletop and other home items and antiques, has its finger on the pulse of holiday entertaining because it uses forecasting methods to ensure it has the right motifs and colorways each season.
But ultimately, holiday trends are shaped as much by emotion as by design, said Keith Winkler, marketing & media relations manager. “Year after year, we see that customers value products that bring people together, honor family traditions and create a sense of comfort and connection — qualities that never go out of style,” he said.
Nostalgia is driving much of the company’s holiday design this year, according to Winkler — iconic Christmas trees tableware, for example. “We see ourselves as helping customers preserve traditions, celebrate milestones and create memorable moments around the table,” he said. The company is having a ‘Christmas in July’ sale now through the end of the month.
Along with traditional tableware, silver and gold are trending, and consumers are adorning the table with ribbons and tinsel for festive vibes. More whimsical, but still nostalgic, Replacements is seeing interest in icons like The Grinch and whimsical accent colors.
Replacements pays close attention to what customers are buying, what’s trending on social media and data from its “find this for me” program, as the company deals in vintage and out-of-stock pieces as well as new. “We have the data behind that, and our customer analysis team to help us make sound decisions,” Winkler said.
Editor’s note: This story is part of Home Accents Today’s 2026 Holiday Buying Outlook series. Read our complete report on how independent retailers are planning for the holiday season
