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  • Party Perfect Picks: Retailers Guide to Effortless Entertaining Essentials

    New! Party Perfect Picks: Retailers Guide to Effortless Entertaining Essentials

    Posted: 5/8/2024
    Summer's warmth brings the perfect opportunity to revamp your retail space with the latest in fashion and accessories. Dive into our curated selection of brands offering everything from chic beachwear to elegant soirée accessories, ensuring your customers step into summer with style.

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  • Retail Perspectives Q&A Webinar

    New! Retail Perspectives Q&A Webinar

    Posted: 5/2/2024
    Listen in to our Retail Perspectives Q&A with Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell as he addresses questions submitted by retailers.

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  • Summers Hottest Looks

    New! Stock Your Shelves with Summer's Hottest Looks

    Posted: 4/5/2024
    Our curated selection of brands has everything you need to elevate summer looks.

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Retail Workshops: Engage Customers Through Creativity

Retail Workshops: Engage Customers Through Creativity

Hosting workshops is an excellent way to engage with your customers, build a community around your store, increase brand loyalty, and generate revenue. Learn more about why you should consider hosting workshops if you are not already, as well as tips to ensure success.

Retail Radar

Retail Radar

Shopping by trending search terms can be a useful strategy for businesses to capitalize on current market trends. Currently trending in our searches are candles, napkins, pillows, beach, and lemon. Learn more about why these are trending and shop featured products for each trend story.

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is a great occasion to show appreciation and love to fathers and father figures in our lives. This year, 75% of American’s plan on celebrating Father’s Day and the average consumer plants to spend $171.79 according to the National Retail Federation.

Hot Summer Events to Increase Sales in Your Store

Hot Summer Events to Increase Sales in Your Store

Hosting in-store events can be a great way for businesses to attract new customers, build customer loyalty, and increase sales. According to the Event Marketing Institute, 87% of consumers claim to purchase a brand’s products after having attended one of their in-store events.

Buying Guide: Home Textiles

Buying Guide: Home Textiles

Our homes should be a unique showcase of our personal style, and our fabric choices not only help our interiors feel more soft, cocooning and comfortable, they are the perfect way to make a stylish impact with the very latest trends.

The Mother's Day Gift Guide

The Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is the third largest retail holiday in the US, with approximately 84% of U.S. adults expected to celebrate. “Consumers are eager to find memorable ways to honor their mothers and other important women in their lives and are willing to spend a little extra on this sentimental holiday,” said Matthew Shaw, president and CEO of National Retail Federation.

Memorable Merchandising

Memorable Merchandising

Visual merchandising is a crucial aspect of any boutiques business. Our merchandising tips will help retailers create an attractive and engaging shopping experience that will attract and retain customers.

Summer Buying Guide: Beach & Travel Essentials

Summer Buying Guide: Beach & Travel Essentials

According to the U.S. Travel Association 1 in 4 people plan to travel more for leisure than they did in 2022! Our Beach & Travel Essentials Shopping Guide is here to help make your store a destination for summer shoppers.

Must-Haves from Las Vegas

Must-Haves from Las Vegas

Our marketing team traveled to Las Vegas and highlighted some of our favorite finds straight from the market floor.

Downtown Vegas Dining Options

Downtown Vegas Dining Options

Heading to Vegas for market? You'll definitely want to try some of the incredible food available after a long day of buying - and you will want to make your reservations now!