Spring promotions are meant to drive sales, but many suppliers soon face a common problem. Deductions keep coming in after the event, making what should be a win into a headache. After a promotion ends, issues such as short payments, allowance disputes, billing discrepancies, and post-audit claims may arise. These problems reduce margins and turn strong sales results into deduction challenges. This often happens in April. The NRF expects Easter spending in 2026 to reach $24.9

Easter may be a selling season. For many suppliers, it is also the start of the financial cleanup. In 2026, Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, and the National Retail Federation says consumers are expected to spend a record $24.9 billion, with planned spending of $195.59 per person.