Display DNA: How to Navigate Market Like a Pro

Hello, and welcome to my quarterly column! If you don’t already know me, hi, I am Michelle Sherrier. I am a freelance consultant for design, display,... more »

Where it’s Always Christmas: The Christmas Loft

As seen in Holiday Shop 2025. What started as an attic in a country store turned into 40 years of spreading Christmas cheer on the East Coast. Photo courtesy of The... more »

Beyond the Turmoil

With mounting concerns over escalating tariffs and economic uncertainty, U.S. retailers face an unsettling question regarding their busiest time of year: Is the holiday season in peril? In April, U.S. costume and toy companies sounded... more »

Frightening Fêtes: The latest in Halloween entertaining

As seen in Holiday Shop 2025. Whether it’s a kid-centric gathering or an elevated, moody dinner party for adults, Halloween continues to thrive in retail... more »

Elevate Outdoor spotlights design trade connections at Casual Market Atlanta

Casual Market Atlanta puts the spotlight on the design trade with Elevate Outdoor – A Designer Experience, offering a full day of showroom activations, panel discussions and networking moments curated for designers engaging with the... more »

Gift for Life honors Doug Cofiell with 2025 Industry Achievement Award

Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell was honored with Gift for Life’s 2025 Industry Achievement Award during the 74th annual Retailer Excellence Awards in Dallas, Texas. To date, some $38,355 has been donated to World Central Kitchen's... more »

Clay Chronicles: JILZARAH’s bracelets mark memories

The inspiration behind JILZARAH began back in the late ’90s when Jill Manzara, creative director and co-founder of the company, first discovered clay beads. “While I didn't invent the concept, I created my own unique... more »

Buyers and suppliers turn to NY NOW to strengthen holiday retail supply chains

In the current environment of trade tariffs and supply chain uncertainty, buyers tasked with maintaining and developing retailer inventories are turning to the NY NOW 2025 Summer Market B2B tradeshow as an established and reliable... more »

Industry groups to unite retail and design communities at summer markets

ANDMORE welcomes nearly 20 buying groups and trade associations for networking and education this summer at its Atlanta Market (July 15-21 at AmericasMart Atlanta) and Las Vegas Market (July 27-31 at World Market Center Las... more »

Ivystone invests in website improvements to support retailer success

Ivystone, a leading B2B wholesale partner in the gift and home industry, announces significant updates to its website, Ivystone.com, designed to transform how retailers discover and shop for products. With powerful new search capabilities and... more »