Red, White, Blue & You
Between cookouts, family gatherings, and parades, we wanted to take a minute to highlight our favorite ways to honor our trusted USA colors.
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.
Father's Day Favorites
The average consumer plans to spend more than $130 on Father's Day, so stock your store now with gifts guys actually want.
Our Summer Wish List
Are you ready for summer? From fashion finds to summer favorites here is our list of must-haves for a successful summer.
Outdoor Living Trends to Elevate Your Exterior Spaces
With the warmer months approaching, there is no better time to re-think and re-do your outdoor living spaces. Whether you need one piece or a total outdoor makeover, here are the hottest outdoor trends and inspiring ideas to get you started.
Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom
Mother’s Day is the third largest retail holiday in the US, with approximately 83 percent of adults expected to celebrate all the mothers and mom figures in their lives.
Celebrating International Women’s Day + Women's History Month
We are celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History month by asking key questions to women in a variety of roles at Ivystone.
Summer Style Essentials
Social reemergence will make for a very stylish start to summer. Our style guide highlights 7 summer essentials you need to stock your store with this season.
2022 Trend Book
Our 2022 Trend Book is full of inspiring ways to embrace the new normal, enjoy our spaces a little more, and draw close to those closest to us once again.
State of the Industry: Winter 2022
A look at trends that will influence the retail industry for 2022, with Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell.
Brands that Give Back
According to shopping trends shoppers are increasingly evaluating products and brands based on a company’s ethics and values.
2022 Color of the Year
For the first time in the history of the Color of the Year, Pantone selected a newly-created hue for the 2022 Color of the Year.
5 Tips to Increase Web Sales
Discover the current state of the digital landscape for independent retailers, along with 5 easy-to-implement tips to help retailers improve online sales.