{"content":"\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/296310/meet-the-new-class-of-pleasure-purveyors-making-waves\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/296310/600x343.jpg/t/1777946571\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Meet the New Class of Pleasure Purveyors Making Waves</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">trends</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/296310/meet-the-new-class-of-pleasure-purveyors-making-waves\">Meet the New Class of Pleasure Purveyors Making Waves</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/ariana-rodriguez\">Ariana Rodriguez</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2026-03-13T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Mar 13, 2026</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/295436/signals-ahead-pleasure-brands-track-the-rapid-convergence-of-tech-and-intimacy\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/295436/600x343.jpg/t/1777948648\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Signals Ahead: Pleasure Brands Track the Rapid Convergence of Tech and Intimacy</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">trends</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/295436/signals-ahead-pleasure-brands-track-the-rapid-convergence-of-tech-and-intimacy\">Signals Ahead: Pleasure Brands Track the Rapid Convergence of Tech and Intimacy</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/ariana-rodriguez\">Ariana Rodriguez</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2026-02-12T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Feb 12, 2026</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/295174/glittering-2026-xbiz-honors-celebrates-pleasure-industry\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/295174/600x343.jpg/t/1770056544\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Glittering 2026 XBIZ Honors Celebrates Pleasure Industry</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/295174/glittering-2026-xbiz-honors-celebrates-pleasure-industry\">Glittering 2026 XBIZ Honors Celebrates Pleasure Industry</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2026-01-13T12:49:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Jan 13, 2026</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/295109/xbiz-expo-day-2-education-dialogue-community\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/295109/600x343.jpg/t/1770174307\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">XBIZ Expo Day 2: Education, Dialogue, Community</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/295109/xbiz-expo-day-2-education-dialogue-community\">XBIZ Expo Day 2: Education, Dialogue, Community</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2026-01-12T11:59:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Jan 12, 2026</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/294572/b-vibe-to-host-pottery-sip-event-at-xbiz-expo\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/294572/600x343.jpg/t/1766191628\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">b-Vibe to Host 'Pottery & Sip' Event at XBIZ Expo</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/294572/b-vibe-to-host-pottery-sip-event-at-xbiz-expo\">b-Vibe to Host 'Pottery & Sip' Event at XBIZ Expo</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-12-19T15:08:29-08:00\" class=\"time\">Dec 19, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/294111/retail-pulse-how-ecommerce-brands-are-driving-clicks-with-creative-marketing\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/294111/600x343.jpg/t/1765863046\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Retail Pulse: How Ecommerce Brands Are Driving Clicks With Creative Marketing</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">trends</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/294111/retail-pulse-how-ecommerce-brands-are-driving-clicks-with-creative-marketing\">Retail Pulse: How Ecommerce Brands Are Driving Clicks With Creative Marketing</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/ariana-rodriguez\">Ariana Rodriguez</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2025-12-11T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Dec 11, 2025</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/294084/retail-pulse-how-distributors-are-elevating-sales-through-education-and-curation\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/294084/600x343.jpg/t/1765861509\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Retail Pulse: How Distributors Are Elevating Sales Through Education and Curation</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">trends</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/294084/retail-pulse-how-distributors-are-elevating-sales-through-education-and-curation\">Retail Pulse: How Distributors Are Elevating Sales Through Education and Curation</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/ariana-rodriguez\">Ariana Rodriguez</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2025-12-09T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Dec 9, 2025</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/294206/dr-carol-queen-to-keynote-2026-xbiz-expo-pleasure-products-trade-show\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/294206/600x343.jpg/t/1765212451\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Dr. Carol Queen to Keynote 2026 XBIZ Expo Pleasure Products Trade Show</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/294206/dr-carol-queen-to-keynote-2026-xbiz-expo-pleasure-products-trade-show\">Dr. Carol Queen to Keynote 2026 XBIZ Expo Pleasure Products Trade Show</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-12-05T14:10:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Dec 5, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/294083/retail-pulse-how-brick-and-mortar-stores-are-boosting-sales-with-ambiance-and-service\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/294083/600x343.jpg/t/1765301996\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Retail Pulse: How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Are Boosting Sales With Ambiance and Service</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">trends</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/294083/retail-pulse-how-brick-and-mortar-stores-are-boosting-sales-with-ambiance-and-service\">Retail Pulse: How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Are Boosting Sales With Ambiance and Service</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/ariana-rodriguez\">Ariana Rodriguez</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2025-12-05T07:00:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Dec 5, 2025</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/293838/svakom-kaotik-labs-named-presenting-sponsors-of-xbiz-honors\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/293838/600x343.jpg/t/1764018323\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Svakom, Kaotik Labs Named Presenting Sponsors of XBIZ Honors</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/293838/svakom-kaotik-labs-named-presenting-sponsors-of-xbiz-honors\">Svakom, Kaotik Labs Named Presenting Sponsors of XBIZ Honors</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-11-21T16:27:00-08:00\" class=\"time\">Nov 21, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/293102/a-look-at-the-growing-business-of-artificial-companions-powered-by-ai-advanced-materials\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/293102/600x343.jpg/t/1763256184\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">A Look at the Growing Business of Artificial Companions Powered by AI, Advanced Materials</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/293102/a-look-at-the-growing-business-of-artificial-companions-powered-by-ai-advanced-materials\">A Look at the Growing Business of Artificial Companions Powered by AI, Advanced Materials</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-10-20T15:30:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Oct 20, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/293029/brent-aldon-erik-vasquez-to-co-host-retail-edition-of-2026-xbiz-honors-at-avalon-hollywood\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/293029/600x343.jpg/t/1760724919\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Brent Aldon, Erik Vasquez to Co-Host Retail Edition of 2026 XBIZ Honors at Avalon Hollywood</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/293029/brent-aldon-erik-vasquez-to-co-host-retail-edition-of-2026-xbiz-honors-at-avalon-hollywood\">Brent Aldon, Erik Vasquez to Co-Host Retail Edition of 2026 XBIZ Honors at Avalon Hollywood</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-10-17T10:39:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Oct 17, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/292592/multipurpose-products-take-center-stage-as-pleasure-brands-face-headwinds-in-europe\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/292592/600x343.jpg/t/1761115093\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Multipurpose Products Take Center Stage as Pleasure Brands Face Headwinds in Europe</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">trends</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/292592/multipurpose-products-take-center-stage-as-pleasure-brands-face-headwinds-in-europe\">Multipurpose Products Take Center Stage as Pleasure Brands Face Headwinds in Europe</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/ariana-rodriguez\">Ariana Rodriguez</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2025-10-14T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Oct 14, 2025</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/291665/alex-fine-details-her-journey-as-dame-ceo-pleasure-activist\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/291665/600x343.jpg/t/1756186820\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Alex Fine Details Her Journey as Dame CEO, Pleasure Activist</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/291665/alex-fine-details-her-journey-as-dame-ceo-pleasure-activist\">Alex Fine Details Her Journey as Dame CEO, Pleasure Activist</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-08-19T15:30:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Aug 19, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/291574/xbiz-expo-debuts-new-3d-hybrid-show-format-set-for-jan-8-12\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/291574/600x343.jpg/t/1755650416\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">XBIZ Expo Debuts New '3D' Hybrid Show Format, Set for Jan. 8-12</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/291574/xbiz-expo-debuts-new-3d-hybrid-show-format-set-for-jan-8-12\">XBIZ Expo Debuts New '3D' Hybrid Show Format, Set for Jan. 8-12</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-08-14T12:13:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Aug 14, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"/features/291152/a-deep-dive-into-key-trends-shaping-pleasure-products\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/articles/291152/600x343.jpg/t/1755656896\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">A Deep Dive Into Key Trends Shaping Pleasure Products</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <span class=\"title\">trends</span>\n        <h2><a href=\"/features/291152/a-deep-dive-into-key-trends-shaping-pleasure-products\">A Deep Dive Into Key Trends Shaping Pleasure Products</a></h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"author-line\">\n          \n          <a class=\"author-name\" href=\"/author/ariana-rodriguez\">Ariana Rodriguez</a> &middot; <time datetime=\"2025-08-14T07:00:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Aug 14, 2025</time>\n        </div>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/290917/anme-wraps-with-product-drops-and-partnerships\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/290917/600x343.jpg/t/1754272435\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">ANME Wraps With Product Drops and Partnerships</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/290917/anme-wraps-with-product-drops-and-partnerships\">ANME Wraps With Product Drops and Partnerships</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-07-17T08:37:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jul 17, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/290567/fsc-toasts-jeffrey-douglas-for-30-years-of-service\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/290567/600x343.jpg/t/1751434967\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">FSC Toasts Jeffrey Douglas for 30 Years of Service</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/290567/fsc-toasts-jeffrey-douglas-for-30-years-of-service\">FSC Toasts Jeffrey Douglas for 30 Years of Service</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-06-30T22:17:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jun 30, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/290161/best-kept-secret-store-owner-eric-wexler-passes-away\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/290161/600x343.jpg/t/1750100813\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Best Kept Secret Store Owner Eric Wexler Passes Away</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/290161/best-kept-secret-store-owner-eric-wexler-passes-away\">Best Kept Secret Store Owner Eric Wexler Passes Away</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-06-13T17:01:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jun 13, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n\n  <div class=\"item\n    \">\n\n    \n        \n        <a href=\"/news/290046/unpacking-the-pleasure-industrys-friend-or-foe-status-with-mainstream-outlets\" class=\"img-holder lazyload\"\n          data-bg=\"https://images.xbiz.com/images/news/290046/600x343.jpg/t/1750317285\"\n          \n          \n        >\n          <span class=\"hidden\">Unpacking the Pleasure Industry's Friend-or-Foe Status With Mainstream Outlets</span>\n        </a>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"text-holder\">\n      \n        <h2><a href=\"/news/290046/unpacking-the-pleasure-industrys-friend-or-foe-status-with-mainstream-outlets\">Unpacking the Pleasure Industry's Friend-or-Foe Status With Mainstream Outlets</a></h2>\n        \n        <time datetime=\"2025-06-10T15:30:00-07:00\" class=\"time\">Jun 10, 2025</time>\n      \n    </div>\n\n  </div>\n\n","nextPage":2}