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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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  • Mothers Day

    New! Mother’s Day Gift Guide

    Posted: 3/12/2024
    Discover the perfect Mother's Day gift tailored to every mom's unique style with our guide, "Mother's Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom."

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  • Nourishing Profits

    New! Nourishing Profits: The Strategic Role of Gourmet Foods & Gifts

    Posted: 2/13/2024
    Explore how the strategic incorporation of gourmet foods and gifts elevates customer experience, fosters loyalty, and drives sustained revenue growth.

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Hot Products for Cool Guys

Hot Products for Cool Guys

10 Gifts men actually want! While your primary customers may be women, women also buy on behalf of husbands, partners, kids, friends, relatives, etc. Our Hot Products for Cool Guys Guide includes items that will merchandise together to tell a great men’s summer story as well as make perfect “just-because” gifts.

10 Products to Spark Summer Inspiration

10 Products to Spark Summer Inspiration

Americana products are a great way for retailers to reach out to consumers in a light-hearted, creative way in weeks leading up to the holiday. According to the National Retail Federation, almost 30% of Americans plan to purchase patriotic merchandise for the 4th of July. Our red, white, and blue Americana products are festive, nostalgic, and in style all summer long.

Industry Achievement Award – Patti Carpenter

Industry Achievement Award – Patti Carpenter

Patti Carpenter, global trend ambassador, will be honored during the 70th annual Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs) with the 2021 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award. This year the REAs will take place virtually on Tuesday, August 3rd.

10 Sweeter-than-Sunshine Summer Essentials

10 Sweeter-than-Sunshine Summer Essentials

Trending on the internet lately is the newly coined buzzword “revenge travel” 2020 brought postponed family vacations and honeymoons as well as canceled adventures. Explore our Summer Style Refresh guide for cool looks consumers are looking for the hot weather days ahead.

Looking Ahead in Retail

Looking Ahead in Retail

A look at how the impacts of 2020 will shape the future for gift and home retailers in 2021 and beyond, with Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell.

3 Product Trends for Outdoor Entertaining

3 Product Trends for Outdoor Entertaining

Customers are looking to create an outdoor dining space that they will want to spend time enjoying during the warm weather months. Get inspired by our 3 outdoor entertaining product trends that will help your customers create their own outdoor oasis.

Dad-Approved Father's Day Gifts

Dad-Approved Father's Day Gifts

From Big Ass Bars of Soap to Barware, create a unique Father’s Day Gifting Story that is sure to help your customers find the perfect gift for the important men in their lives.

Festive Fragrances

Festive Fragrances

While the weather is just starting to warm up in many parts of the country, now is an important time to look ahead to fourth quarter.