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  • Mother's Day Gift Guide

    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.

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  • Memorable Merchandise

    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.

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  • Beach & Travel Essentials

    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.

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  • Blog: Must Haves from Market

    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.

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Sophistiplate Brand Spotlight

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.

Industry Update with Doug Cofiell

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.

Indaba Brand Spotlight

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.

Home Textile Trends

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

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.

Home Fragrance Trends

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.

Fragrance Shopping Guide: Pick the Perfect Scent

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 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.