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Target the right customers | Age of Acquisition As retailers, we often cater to our existing customer base. We buy what we know are current customers will love. Yet each business needs to expand it’s customer base by adding products and styles that appeal to a new face. We can do that by identifying who […]

Hot Trend: Glazed and Unglazed Combination of finishes on containers and vases are hot and trending for 2023. Instead of having one glaze or look some containers are featuring a glazed half with a raw bottom.Thanks to texture and glaze change it catches eyes and transitions the viewer to the focal points of the piece.LeAnne […]

Fountains: Metal | Ceramic | Resin Fountains offer a visual unlike any other décor because of the cascading water and are a wonderful way to bring another sense into your retail space with sound.  You may find that depending on the material the sound of the drops of water will be different. At Melrose we […]

Triptychs | Insider Review: Transition Items What’s a triptych you ask? A triptych is a work of art (usually a panel painting) that is divided into three sections. This is a hot trend and we brought in some great pieces that LeAnn highlights below! Triptychs…. They’re Hot and Trending Melrose Insider: Transition Items Transition items are […]

Lamps | Collection Highlight: Simple Country Lamps have specific design features from the weight of the base, the heighth of the shade and much more that make certains lamps high quality and trending. LeAnn has a great look at Melrose Lamps, and why they are some of the best.   Lamps: What makes them special? […]

Apples & Pears | Collection Highlight: Dwelling The Apple and The Pear. Why it’s trending! Often featured in renaissance paintings. Often have religious implications. Pears mean divine sustenance, abundance and longevity and Apples symbolize peace, fertility, and immortality. Apples & Pears: A Hot Trend Collection Highlight: Dwelling The 2023 Home & Garden Virtual Showroom is […]

What makes a glass vase expensive? Fancy? Better for some and not right for others? Is heavy glass good glass? What about colors?

Laser Focus | Laser Cut Designs Laser cut designs are used in many of our most trendy items. But the number one way to use them is with our #1 bestselling item…. Fia flame candles.  Checkout the multitude of laser cut lanterns and candle holders we have brought in to capitalize on the beauty of […]

Art Deco | A Modern Invitation Art Deco is highlighted in many pieces throughout the six 2023 Home and Garden collections at Melrose International. (Designed Room in lobby at Atlanta Market by Melrose International, featuring wall art with clean lines) Art deco style influenced pieces can be seen most prominently in the Modern Invitation collection. […]

Patterns Plus: How Emotions Create Sales Throughout the Melrose International Home & Garden Showroom colors and patterns emerge from all 6 collections. What sets Melrose apart from other wholesalers is our solutions to retail challenges. Our design team grouped our styles into 6 differnt collections with various color combos that meld together from one to […]

Dallas Top 5: Here’s What’s Hot and Trending #5- 88373 Bunny (2 Asst) 3.25″H, 3.75″H Resin Shop Now #4- 88429 Bird (3 Asst) 4”H Resin Shop Now #3- 88611 Triple Vase in Stand 19.75″L x 7″H Iron Shop Now #2- 88144 Vase (3 Asst) 5”H Wood Shop Now #1- 88628 Pitcher 14.25”H Terra Cotta Shop […]

A Case for Woven Baskets These baskets come in multiple designs! Check them out now. Show now A couple things to keep in mind. The woven basket comes in multiple trending designs Ships flat for less freight and storage advantages Multifaceted uses- Pot holder, magazine storage, art supply tote etc.

Ken goes through each of our 6 collections in great detail. Join him to learn what’s new this year in 2023 Home & Garden.

Hello Insider! It’s time to kick things off and just like last season LeAnn has a few things to say. Check it out here.

And the Winners are… Some Final Thoughts All Melrose Insider Content will remain on Melroseintl.com/insider for you to access anytime We will reach out again when we are at our next shows, to provide more trends and product highlights.  Come see us in person if you can, Here is our show schedule, or visit the […]