Business Energetics

Author: Claudia Comtois

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Boost Your Q4 Sales in 2026: Holiday Stats, Dates & AI Trends
Episode 28
Monday, 28 September, 2026

The 2026 holiday shopping season starts in October, not on Black Friday. In this episode of Business Energetics, Claudia Comtois, founder of Alchemi Media, breaks down the Q4 stats, key dates, and AI shopping trends that small & medium businesses, entrepreneurs, and marketers need to know to boost their holiday sales, from Amazon, Walmart, and Target's stacked October sales to Meta's new Muse app and why ranking on Google no longer guarantees you'll be recommended by AI.In this episode, you'll learn why Black Friday is losing its power and what to do instead.Chapters00:00 Why the holiday season starts this weekend 03:04 The stacked October sales: Amazon, Target, and Walmart 05:14 Membership perks and how small businesses can use them 07:09 Is Black Friday dead? Why brands are spreading their deals 09:38 Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday, and Canadian holiday stats 14:59 AI shopping trends and Meta's Muse 18:28 AEO and GEO: why ranking on Google isn't enough anymore 25:15 Smaller everyday baskets and deliberate splurges 28:54 Bundles, free shipping, and add-ons that increase cart size 32:39 Key Q4 2026 dates, early shoppers, and TikTok ShopJoin the Rank in AI ChallengeWant your business to show up when customers ask ChatGPT, Claude, or Muse for a recommendation this season? The 30-day Rank in AI Challenge starts October 10, and waitlist members get first access and the best pricing. Join the waitlist here: https://rankinai.alchemi.media/If this episode helped you plan your season, leave a five-star review and share it with a fellow entrepreneur. It's the best way to support this independent, self-funded podcast.Sources for the stats in this episode include the National Retail Federation, Adobe Analytics, Deloitte, PwC, the Retail Council of Canada, Seer Interactive, and Ahrefs. Send us Fan MailDM me on Insta & let me know what you would like to hear next : www.Instagram.com/xoclaudiakingFor all your marketing needs, check out our marketing agency : www.alchemimedia.com