Retailer Resource Blog

  • A Brighter Fourth Quarter Starts with Candles

    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.

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  • Summer market must haves

    New! 2025 Summer Market Must-Haves

    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.

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  • July 2025 Industry Update

    New! July 2025: Industry Update with Doug Cofiell

    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.

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Home Decor Trends

Home Decor Trends

Rebecca Mattie, Vice President of Design at Napa Home and Garden, joins us to discuss product and style trends, as we've shifted in recent years to utilize our homes differently.

Home Fragrance Trends

Home Fragrance Trends

Jon Bresler, founder of LAFCO, joins us to discuss trends in home fragrance, as customers are increasingly purchasing candles as a focal point for their home décor and aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction.

Fragrance Shopping Guide: Pick the Perfect Scent

Fragrance Shopping Guide: Pick the Perfect Scent

When it comes to choosing a home fragrance, there are many products such as candles, diffusers, room sprays, and smart home diffusers. You can break down all scents into four main fragrance families: Floral, Woody, Citrus/Fresh, and Oriental. Everyone tends to gravitate towards one of these fragrance families, whether they notice it or not!

Music is a Powerful Retail Tool

Music is a Powerful Retail Tool

Ivystone CEO, Doug Cofiell, knows music is a powerful retail tool. Customers can feel positive, confident, and happy making their purchases just by hearing the right tunes, he keeps this in mind as he curates the Ivystone Showroom Playlists.

Conscious Beauty

Conscious Beauty

Shoppers are expanding their commitment to healthier lifestyles when they’re shopping for soaps, shampoos, skincare, and other body care items that are less toxic and harmful for their bodies and for the planet.

Red, White, Blue & You

Red, White, Blue & You

Between cookouts, family gatherings, and parades, we wanted to take a minute to highlight our favorite ways to honor our trusted USA colors.

Father's Day Favorites

Father's Day Favorites

The average consumer plans to spend more than $130 on Father's Day, so stock your store now with gifts guys actually want.

Our Summer Wish List

Our Summer Wish List

Are you ready for summer? From fashion finds to summer favorites here is our list of must-haves for a successful summer.

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