Shiraleah's Style Secrets
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.
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.
From Chaos to Control: Inventory Management
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.
Your Comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide
To assist you in curating a standout holiday collection, we've compiled a holiday gift guide that will delight your customers and boost sales.
Inventory Management for Independent Retailers
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.
The Power of Gift and Subscription Boxes for Retailers
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.
Summer Market Must-Haves
Our marketing team traveled to Dallas, Atlanta, and Las Vegas and highlighted customer favorites straight from the market floor.
Selling for the Senses
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.
July 2023 Industry Update with Doug Cofiell
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.
Personal Shopping
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.
Insights & Tips for Starting Your eComm Journey
Discover insights and key learnings from two retailers with successful eComm track records in the gift and home industry.
More than a Store: eComm Success for Brick & Mortar
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.
Strategies for eCommerce Success
Discover strategic questions to ask yourself as a retailer to build eCommerce success, long before you consider which technology platforms to build your website on.