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WIA: Barnaby's Amy Carnegie Draws on Retail Roots to Shape Product Development
In 2012, Amy Carnegie was pursuing a master’s degree in forensic psychology and looking for a part-time job close to home when she discovered Good Vibrations’ newly opened Oakland location. The store was on the same bus route she took to school, making it a convenient option. She didn't anticipate the position would lead to a nearly 15-year career, during which she would rise through the ranks to become head of buying and product development for Good Vibrations, Babeland and Camouflage.
A Look at the Trends Shaping Male Pleasure and Wellness
The male pleasure category was once defined by familiar products: non-powered sleeves and strokers, manual penis pumps, rings and a relatively small selection of prostate toys. Today, manufacturers draw inspiration from consumer electronics, sexual wellness, gaming, streaming content and app-driven interaction, while still relying on one of the category's oldest staples: the basic stroker.
CalExotics Expands 'Pleasure Kits' Collection With 3 New Additions
CalExotics has introduced three additions to its Pleasure Kits line, each combining a range of pleasure products and accessories centered on varying levels of intensity.
CalExotics Expands 'Cheap Thrills' Line of Male Masturbators
CalExotics has added four new pleasure products to its Cheap Thrills line of male masturbators.
ANME Marks 30 Years With New Product Spotlights, Evening Festivities
The ANME Founders Show marked its 30th anniversary with a combination of new product unveilings, networking and evening gatherings that highlighted both its legacy and the latest trends driving the pleasure industry.
LATAM in Focus: A Look at the Trends Shaping Latin America's Pleasure Products Market
Across Latin America, pleasure shoppers are looking for innovation, but winning their business requires brands to balance aspirational qualities. Consumers are watching every dollar — or peso, Brazilian real, Peruvian sol, etc. — as tariffs, exchange rates and import costs push retail prices upward.
CalExotics Expands 'Aura' Collection
CalExotics has expanded its Aura collection with three rechargeable bullet vibrators and two dual-action massagers.
CalExotics Debuts New Vibe Collection From 'California Dreaming' Line
CalExotics has introduced its Summer Lovin’ vibrator collection from its California Dreaming line.
Lovehoney Group Resolves Patent Disputes With Maia Toys, CalExotics, Doc Johnson
Lovehoney Group announced in a statement that it has settled patent disputes with Maia Toys, CalExotics and Doc Johnson Enterprises regarding products protected by the company’s intellectual property rights.
CalExotics Expands 'Performance Maxx' Collection
CalExotics has expanded its Performance Maxx collection with two new penis sleeves.
CalExotics Expands 'Love Bunny' Collection
CalExotics has expanded its Love Bunny collection with two new dual-motor vibrators.
CalExotics Debuts Its Fall Product Collection at ANME Founders Show
CalExotics debuted its fall 2026 collection at the 30th annual ANME Founders Show.
Pleasure Pulse: The Latest Trends Shaping the Intimacy Products Market
Pleasure brands, retailers and distributors with their finger on the pulse of the market are sharing their observations on the latest trends from the past year that are driving sales.
Meet the Women Shaping the Business of Pleasure
Over the past two decades, the pleasure products industry has undergone a transformation that extends beyond product innovation. Once defined largely by novelty, stigma and male-driven narratives, the industry has steadily evolved into a sophisticated, wellness-oriented sector shaped by education, inclusivity and consumer empowerment.
CalExotics Appoints Lupe Martinez, Austin Ferdinand to Executive Team
CalExotics has named Lupe Martinez as its new executive director of marketing and Austin Ferdinand as vice president of business development.
CalExotics Expands 'Connect' Line
CalExotics has expanded its app-controlled Connect line with three new products: Explorer, Warming Wand, and Advanced Probe.
CalExotics Debuts 'Endless Summer' Vibe Collection
CalExotics has introduced its new Endless Summer collection of three vibrators.
CalExotics Duo Susan Colvin, Austin Ferdinand Celebrate Industry Accolades
CalExotics is celebrating a hot start to 2026 after two of its executives recently won notable industry accolades.
Williams Trading Releases 2026 'Valentine's Day Essentials' Catalog
Williams Trading Co. has released its new 2026 Valentine’s Day Essentials catalog.
Tips for Upgrading Retail Merchandising With AI
When an order from CalExotics arrived at one of our stores in Livermore, I wanted to help build the wall. After reorganizing it, I took a picture and asked ChatGPT what it thought of the wall. First, it noticed a gap in the top row and recommended adding a toy there or changing the spacing. Then it said, “I noticed there are some toys on the right that aren’t in boxes. You should take those down or put them in boxes.”