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.
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New! 2026 Summer Market Must-Haves
Posted: 7/20/2026
Discover the Market must-haves that reflect what today’s consumers are looking for: products with purpose, personality, and the power to create memorable moments.
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!
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.