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Sun and Surf Beach Shop reopens and grows after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Anna Maria Island, Florida, retailer anticipates growth after reopening and changing its merchandise presentation earlier this year.
Secrets of metrics
Grow your retail business with a balanced approach to hard and soft KPIs.
Sweets, snacks and sauces, oh my!
Food is a growing category for coastal retailers who want to share favorite flavors from their beachy spots.
One sweet idea
Sea Shack Candy Co. blends Swedish confections with charm for a new destination candy shop that delights locals and visitors in Carmel, California.
Keeping up with the kids
Kids’ products from toys to apparel and accessories are exploding in coastal areas, and retailers can join in on the fun.
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November-December 2025
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Cover Story: Making retail sparkle
At Emporium@C, every day feels like a parade — sequins, sparkle and coastal flair included.
Merchandising: The power of place
Mixing place-based products with an array of gifts inspires more buys.
Product Trend: Keeping up with the kids
Kids' toys, apparel and accessories are exploding in popularity at coastal stores.
Starfish Award: Coastal style, community love
Giving back is stitched into the fabric of The Cottage Shop's existence.
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Taking a sensory journey
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Starfish Award Winner: The Cottage Shop
The Cottage Shop in the Outer Banks has been a coastal style and decor destination for decades, but its reach extends far beyond decor and gifts. Giving back is....
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