Posted: 8/12/2025
Stock the scents that spark memories and keep customers coming back this season.
Posted: 8/6/2025
This season, we hit the market floors in Dallas, Atlanta, and Las Vegas to uncover the trends, products, and standout moments shaping holiday retail.
Posted: 7/21/2025
In this midyear update, Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell shares key insights on the current state of the retail industry. From the ongoing impact of tariffs to seasonal inventory timing, Doug breaks down what retailers need to know as they plan for the second half of 2025. While some categories like Halloween and holiday may see slight delays, strong vendor planning has kept most goods on track. Despite economic uncertainty, consumer engagement remains steady—and the outlook for the remainder of the year is optimistic.
As with any marketing tactic, hosting live sales online takes time and planning. Once you have settled on a format and made any technology and lighting purchases needed, you will want to create an actionable plan for hosting your first several events.
Hosting workshops is an excellent way to engage with your customers, build a community around your store, increase brand loyalty, and generate revenue. Learn more about why you should consider hosting workshops if you are not already, as well as tips to ensure success.
Shopping by trending search terms can be a useful strategy for businesses to capitalize on current market trends. Currently trending in our searches are candles, napkins, pillows, beach, and lemon. Learn more about why these are trending and shop featured products for each trend story.
Father’s Day is a great occasion to show appreciation and love to fathers and father figures in our lives. This year, 75% of American’s plan on celebrating Father’s Day and the average consumer plants to spend $171.79 according to the National Retail Federation.
Hosting in-store events can be a great way for businesses to attract new customers, build customer loyalty, and increase sales. According to the Event Marketing Institute, 87% of consumers claim to purchase a brand’s products after having attended one of their in-store events.
With the announcement of Quickbooks POS system being sunsetted, we've rounded up a list of the most commonly used systems in the gift and home industry.
Our homes should be a unique showcase of our personal style, and our fabric choices not only help our interiors feel more soft, cocooning and comfortable, they are the perfect way to make a stylish impact with the very latest trends.
Mother’s Day is the third largest retail holiday in the US, with approximately 84% of U.S. adults expected to celebrate. “Consumers are eager to find memorable ways to honor their mothers and other important women in their lives and are willing to spend a little extra on this sentimental holiday,” said Matthew Shaw, president and CEO of National Retail Federation.
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.
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.
Our marketing team traveled to Las Vegas and highlighted some of our favorite finds straight from the market floor.
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.
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