Industry Update with Doug Cofiell
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell shares industry trends heading into the 4th quarter that will impact the disposable income of consumers shopping at local gift and home retailers in the coming months.
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New! Transforming Routines into Rituals
Posted: 11/13/2024
The growing self-care trend and its importance for retailers across all sectors. Retailers can create a diverse assortment that resonates with mindful consumers and enhances their shopping experience. -
New! 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Posted: 9/18/2024
Get ready for the holiday season with our comprehensive guide designed specifically for retailers. Discover essential tips for curating your store’s inventory, from trending gifts and cozy home décor to unique self-care products and stylish fashion items. -
New! Seasonal Spark: In-Store Fall & Holiday Events
Posted: 9/4/2024
In-store events are a powerful way to boost fourth-quarter sales by creating memorable experiences that draw customers into your store, fostering a strong sense of community.
Buying Guide: Seasonal Style
New season, new style! The time has come to accept that summer is over and fall is here. Customers are packing away their linen dresses and denim cutoffs to make room for sweaters, jackets, and scarves to create cozy yet stylish outfits.
Buying Guide: Self-Care Selects
Who doesn’t love a good spa day? Relaxing in a warm bath, listening to meditative music, and feeling tranquil. It’s a great way to de-stress and prepare for the week ahead. Bring the spa experience home to give you the escape you seek.
Fashion & Accessory Trends
Brian Miller, Founder and CEO of Coco + Carmen discusses exciting trends in fashion, jewelry, and accessories.
Skinimalism: The Newest Beauty Trend
Skinimalism emphasizes being yourself and not hiding the features that make you, you. The trend aims to normalize what many people might consider negative features, ie. blemishes, beauty marks, dark circles, and more.
Plan Your Market Like a Pro
Zack & Katie of Creative by Nature just might be the most organized market attendees you've ever met. Learn their keys to a successful buying experience.
Our 2022 Holiday Wish List
Deliver like Santa this holiday season. Explore a range of gifts perfect for foodies, plant lovers, trendsetters, and everyone in between.
Retailtainment: Experiential Retail Ideas
In-store retail events are an excellent way to build community around your business, engage with customers, and generate revenue. In fact, 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.
Food Trends
Lisa Lewis, Regional Sales Manager at Stonewall Kitchen, joins us to discuss food trends and how they are shaping the ways we entertain.
Buying Guide: Tasteful Trends
Consumers are moving away from seeing food as purely a caloric necessity. Increasingly, consumers see their food as an opportunity for an experience in terms of tastes, textures, and social gatherings. From charcuterie boards to gourmet gifts, food trends continue to evolve.
5 Steps to Improve Your Google and Apple Maps Presence
When was the last time you looked at the photos for your store on Google Maps? More importantly, how current are the photos that are there?
Sophistiplate Brand Spotlight
We had the pleasure of talking to Dan Seehoff, part of the father/son duo behind Sophistiplate to discuss what makes Sophistiplate unique and what it is like being a father/son team in the gift industry.