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  • Transforming Routines into Rituals

    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.

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  • 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

    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.

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  • Seasonal Spark: In-Store Fall & Holiday Events

    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.

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Industry Update with Doug Cofiell

Industry Update with Doug Cofiell

Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell shares industry trends that will impact demand, affect inventory availability, and require careful attention to pricing for gift and home retailers in the coming months.

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Indaba Brand Spotlight

Indaba Brand Spotlight

We had the pleasure of talking to Alison Gillespie about what makes Indaba unique and her experience as one half of a mother-daughter duo in the gift and home industry.

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Home Textile Trends

Home Textile Trends

72% of consumers say one thing they value more now than they did pre-pandemic is a comfortable home, and textiles go a long way toward helping set the mood of a space. Able to be utilized in endless combinations, textiles can help make any home feel warm and personal.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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