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.
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.
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.
Explore the remarkable journey of Savannah Bee in an exclusive Q&A with Founder and Owner, Ted Dennard. Beyond being a honey company, Savannah Bee embodies a deep love for bees and their creations, transforming the honey market with innovative packaging.
Discover the secrets behind Shiraleah's unique collections! Dive into an exclusive Q&A with their marketing manager and uncover how they balance trends and timelessness.
Darlene Mitchell, Boutique Business Coach and Inventory Strategist, shares inventory management tips, tools, and strategic planning methods for independent retailers to increase sales and maximize profits.
To assist you in curating a standout holiday collection, we've compiled a holiday gift guide that will delight your customers and boost sales.
Meet Darlene Mitchell, Boutique Business Coach and Inventory Specialist, and learn how she helps retailers grow through financial strategy, inventory management, and assortment planning techniques.
Gift and subscription boxes offer a myriad of benefits to retailers, ranging from enhanced customer loyalty and convenience to increased revenue streams and brand visibility. By creating personalized experiences, engaging new customers, and harnessing the power of data-driven insights, retailers can position themselves for long-term success in an ever-evolving retail landscape.
Our marketing team traveled to Dallas, Atlanta, and Las Vegas and highlighted customer favorites straight from the market floor.
Incorporating sensory experiences such as offering coffee or wine in boutiques can help increase foot traffic and encourage customers to spend more time browsing the store.
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell shares his insight into how the current economy, combined with available technologies, will create balance for our gift and home retailers for the remainder of the year.
By offering personal shopping services, small retailers can build strong connections with customers, differentiate themselves from competitors, and potentially increase revenue while providing an exceptional shopping experience.
Discover insights and key learnings from two retailers with successful eComm track records in the gift and home industry.
From “bottling up” the in-store experience to how to turn traffic into paying customers, this webinar recording will provide you with actionable take-aways to increase your online sales.
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