Memorable Merchandising
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.
Retailer Resource Blog
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New! January 2026: Industry Update with Doug Cofiell
Posted: 1/20/2026
Doug Cofiell, CEO of Ivystone, shares an industry update from a busy Atlanta showroom, highlighting a strong start to 2026. After a challenging 2025, many retailers closed the year with better-than-expected holiday results, creating positive momentum heading into the new year. -
New! Small Gifts, Big Opportunities
Posted: 10/15/2025
Small, giftable items are becoming increasingly important for the holiday season, from stockings to BRR baskets. Independent retailers can use these products to create curated, personalized gift experiences that big-box stores can’t replicate. -
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.
Summer Buying Guide: Beach & Travel Essentials
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.
Must-Haves from Las Vegas
Our marketing team traveled to Las Vegas and highlighted some of our favorite finds straight from the market floor.
Discover the New & Improved Retailer Dashboard Experience
You can now access your entire order history with Ivystone, no matter where you placed that order, on your Dashboard. You can also easily export your orders and quickly place reorders for individual items or full orders.
Downtown Vegas Dining Options
Heading to Vegas for market? You'll definitely want to try some of the incredible food available after a long day of buying - and you will want to make your reservations now!
Must-Haves from Market
Our marketing team traveled to Dallas and Atlanta and highlighted some of our favorite finds straight from the market floor.
January 2023 Industry Update with Doug Cofiell
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell shares his insight into how the various factors of the current US economy will affect our gift and home retailers in the coming year.
Thank You and Happy Holidays from Ivystone
Thank you for a great year, and we look forward to seeing you at market in January.
2023 Holiday Trend Predictions
It’s never too early for you to be thinking about Holiday 2023. Our team had the pleasure of talking with product development teams from several brands to identify the themes and trends that are revving up for 2023.
Ivystone Brands Featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2022
Oprah Winfrey’s annual Favorite Things list was released for 2022, selecting 104 gifts spanning multiple categories. We are proud to work with brands that made the list this year.
5 Mental Health Tips for Retailers
If the idea of prioritizing your own mental health feels overwhelming - then that's probably your sign that you need to do it. Discover five mental health tips geared especially for independent retailers that we've gathered straight from conversations with retailers.
Industry Update with Doug Cofiell
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell shares industry trends heading into the 4th quarter that will impact the disposable income of consumers shopping at local gift and home retailers in the coming months.