# Salad Dressing Clothing Lines Hidden Valley is Retailing a Humorous Ranch Merchandise Line By Ell Smith | Published 2017-11-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-merchandise References: [hellogiggles](https://hellogiggles.com/fashion/clothing/hidden-valley-ranch-dressing-sweatshirt-clothing/) & [hiddenvalley](https://www.hiddenvalley.com/) Hidden Valley is doing more than helping consumers dress their salads this holiday season, after introducing a humorous [holiday-themed ranch merchandise line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chicken-bucket) that's perfect for the approaching gift-giving season. The line is complete with red and green sweaters boasting a bottle of ranch dressing and [humorous printed socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-x-danish-creamery) that read "If you can read this bring me ranch." The line also features a pair of comfortable slippers adorned with the brand's bottle, that are perfect for lounging around the house. Those hosting a holiday party may be tempted by the brand's '[Ranch Dressing Keg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-dip),' which holds up to five liters of the creamy dressing. In addition to the keg, Hidden Valley is offering a Ranch Dressing fountain, appealing to the more elegant fans of the salad dressing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Humorous Merchandise Lines:** Exploring the market for humorous merchandise lines can create opportunities for disruptive innovation in the retail industry. - **Holiday-themed Merchandise:** Developing holiday-themed product lines can lead to disruptive innovation in the consumer goods industry, especially during the gift-giving season. - **Branded Home Accessories:** Creating branded home accessories can open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the home goods industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from incorporating humorous merchandise lines to attract customers and stand out from competitors. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can capitalize on the holiday season by introducing holiday-themed merchandise that appeals to gift shoppers. - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can explore opportunities in creating branded home accessories to enhance their product offerings and increase brand affinity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Holiday Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-on-a-branch.md) - [Ranch-Themed Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-home.md) - [Ranch-Filled Holiday Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-holiday-card.md) - [Bold Sauce Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch1.md) - [Cheesy Ranch Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-valley-ranch-cheezit-cheezy-ranch.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Ranch Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-ranch-dressing.md) - [Sauce-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-and-hidden-valley.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Ranch Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-ranch-flavor.md) - [Ranch Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-ranch-flight.md)