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.
Retailer Resource Blog
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New! Consumables: The Secret Ingredient for Year-Round Sales
Posted: 9/24/2025
Consumables; from food and beverages to candles, household essentials, and self-care products, are a powerful category for retailers looking to boost sales and encourage repeat visits. -
New! Festive Foot Traffic
Posted: 9/16/2025
Explore creative in-store fall and holiday event ideas that help boost foot traffic, build community, and increase sales. -
New! A Brighter Fourth Quarter Starts with Candles
Posted: 8/12/2025
Stock the scents that spark memories and keep customers coming back this season.
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!
Social Media Inspiration for Retailers
Revitalize your social media imagination and build your content calendar with this list of retailer-focused ideas.
State of the Industry: Summer 2022
A look at current marketplace conditions that are influencing the gift and home retail industry, with Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell.
Music is a Powerful Retail Tool
Ivystone CEO, Doug Cofiell, knows music is a powerful retail tool. Customers can feel positive, confident, and happy making their purchases just by hearing the right tunes, he keeps this in mind as he curates the Ivystone Showroom Playlists.
Conscious Beauty
Shoppers are expanding their commitment to healthier lifestyles when they’re shopping for soaps, shampoos, skincare, and other body care items that are less toxic and harmful for their bodies and for the planet.