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  • Patriotic Pops: Summer Americana Trends

    New! Patriotic Pops: Summer Americana Trends

    Posted: 4/24/2026
    America’s 250th anniversary is inspiring a fresh take on Americana, with red, white, and blue trends extending far beyond the Fourth of July. Retailers can embrace both classic and unexpected motifs, from stars and stripes to seashells and lobsters, to create a season-long story. Brands are reimagining patriotic products across décor, textiles, and giftables, offering versatile ways to engage shoppers.

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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.

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