Sophistiplate Brand Spotlight
We had the pleasure of talking to Dan Seehoff, part of the father/son duo behind Sophistiplate to discuss what makes Sophistiplate unique and what it is like being a father/son team in the gift industry.
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New! Mother's Day Gift Guide
Posted: 3/9/2023
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. -
New! Memorable Merchandising
Posted: 3/2/2023
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. -
New! Summer Buying Guide: Beach & Travel Essentials
Posted: 2/13/2023
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. -
New! Must-Haves from Las Vegas Market
Posted: 2/9/2023
Our marketing team traveled to Las Vegas and highlighted some of our favorite finds straight from the market floor.
Industry Update with Doug Cofiell
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell shares industry trends that will impact demand, affect inventory availability, and require careful attention to pricing for gift and home retailers in the coming months.
Buying Guide: 2023 Home Decor Trends
Shop color trends, materials, and styles that will prevail in our lifestyles and decor in 2023.
Indaba Brand Spotlight
We had the pleasure of talking to Alison Gillespie about what makes Indaba unique and her experience as one half of a mother-daughter duo in the gift and home industry.
Transforming What's Traditional
Why your grandmother's house might be trendier than ever.
Home Textile Trends
72% of consumers say one thing they value more now than they did pre-pandemic is a comfortable home, and textiles go a long way toward helping set the mood of a space. Able to be utilized in endless combinations, textiles can help make any home feel warm and personal.
Home Decor Trends
Rebecca Mattie, Vice President of Design at Napa Home and Garden, joins us to discuss product and style trends, as we've shifted in recent years to utilize our homes differently.
LAFCO Brand Spotlight
Reflecting on LAFCO's beginnings after 30 years of innovating home fragrance.
Home Fragrance Trends
Jon Bresler, founder of LAFCO, joins us to discuss trends in home fragrance, as customers are increasingly purchasing candles as a focal point for their home décor and aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction.
The Shelfie: Your Store's Story in One Shot
A new, convenient, and relatable way to merchandise.
Fragrance Shopping Guide: Pick the Perfect Scent
When it comes to choosing a home fragrance, there are many products such as candles, diffusers, room sprays, and smart home diffusers. You can break down all scents into four main fragrance families: Floral, Woody, Citrus/Fresh, and Oriental. Everyone tends to gravitate towards one of these fragrance families, whether they notice it or not!
Love Your Melon Brand Spotlight
Love Your Melon sought out to put a cozy beanie on the head of every child with cancer in America, and they’ve done much more than that.