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  • July 2024: Industry Update with Doug Cofiell

    New! Industry Update with Doug Cofiell July 2024

    Posted: 7/18/2024
    Explore insights from Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell on how current economic trends, housing market dynamics, and strategies for retail success are shaping the landscape for 2024. Discover the impact of demographic shifts on consumer spending, economic resilience amidst post-pandemic challenges, and effective retail strategies like experiential events and strategic partnerships.

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  • Brighten Your Sales: Candle Retail Tips

    New! Brighten Your Sales: Candle Retail Tips

    Posted: 7/8/2024
    Half of all candle sales occur in the 4th quarter, making it crucial for retailers to have appropriate fragrances and enough inventory.

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  • Party Perfect Picks: Retailers Guide to Effortless Entertaining Essentials

    New! Party Perfect Picks: Retailers Guide to Effortless Entertaining Essentials

    Posted: 5/8/2024
    Summer's warmth brings the perfect opportunity to revamp your retail space with the latest in fashion and accessories. Dive into our curated selection of brands offering everything from chic beachwear to elegant soirée accessories, ensuring your customers step into summer with style.

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Dallas Market Flipbook

Dallas Market Flipbook

Known for our visual presentation and creative merchandising ideas, Ivystone showrooms are an excellent source of inspiration for your store.

Preparing for Candle Season

Preparing for Candle Season

Understanding consumer candle buying patterns throughout the year and into the fall and holiday season can help you stock inventory appropriately and become a resources to shoppers looking for the perfect fragrance, whether for gifting or personal use.

Hot Products for Cool Guys

Hot Products for Cool Guys

10 Gifts men actually want! While your primary customers may be women, women also buy on behalf of husbands, partners, kids, friends, relatives, etc. Our Hot Products for Cool Guys Guide includes items that will merchandise together to tell a great men’s summer story as well as make perfect “just-because” gifts.

10 Products to Spark Summer Inspiration

10 Products to Spark Summer Inspiration

Americana products are a great way for retailers to reach out to consumers in a light-hearted, creative way in weeks leading up to the holiday. According to the National Retail Federation, almost 30% of Americans plan to purchase patriotic merchandise for the 4th of July. Our red, white, and blue Americana products are festive, nostalgic, and in style all summer long.

Industry Achievement Award – Patti Carpenter

Industry Achievement Award – Patti Carpenter

Patti Carpenter, global trend ambassador, will be honored during the 70th annual Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs) with the 2021 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award. This year the REAs will take place virtually on Tuesday, August 3rd.

10 Sweeter-than-Sunshine Summer Essentials

10 Sweeter-than-Sunshine Summer Essentials

Trending on the internet lately is the newly coined buzzword “revenge travel” 2020 brought postponed family vacations and honeymoons as well as canceled adventures. Explore our Summer Style Refresh guide for cool looks consumers are looking for the hot weather days ahead.

Looking Ahead in Retail

Looking Ahead in Retail

A look at how the impacts of 2020 will shape the future for gift and home retailers in 2021 and beyond, with Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell.

3 Product Trends for Outdoor Entertaining

3 Product Trends for Outdoor Entertaining

Customers are looking to create an outdoor dining space that they will want to spend time enjoying during the warm weather months. Get inspired by our 3 outdoor entertaining product trends that will help your customers create their own outdoor oasis.

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