Nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving week
Business
Nov. 19, 2024
Four Florida cities are listed as top Thanksgiving week destinations, as well as New York, California, Hawaii and Las Vegas.
Rhode Island received record number of visitors in 2023
Business
Nov. 19, 2024
Visitor spending totaled $5.6 billion, an increase of 4.6% over 2022.
Holiday spending on track for steady growth
Business
Nov. 18, 2024
NRF forecasts this holiday season’s retail sales to increase between 2.5% and 3.5% compared with 2023.
Atlanta Market brings refreshed gift resources to Winter event
Events
Nov. 11, 2024
Seven showrooms debut and 16 expand in the Gift neighborhood for the Winter 2025 event.
Uncommon Flame teams with Old Guys Rule to launch candle collection
Wholesaler News
Nov. 8, 2024
The new line of premium pure soy candles is tailored for men.
Kids wish list
Sidebar
Nov. 8, 2024
These playful products with beachy themes will have kids cheering.
Location appreciation
Sidebar
Nov. 8, 2024
Help customers find distinctive gifts with these coastal inspired name-drop and custom-name creations.
Put the fun in the sun
Trends
Nov. 6, 2024
Help make kids’ trips to the beach more memorable and enjoyable with toys and games that enhance family beach vacations.
You name it
Trends
Nov. 6, 2024
Products that include a location name add must-have qualities to coastal gifts and souvenirs.
Camp is calling
Profiles
Nov. 6, 2024
Across Hilton Head Island, Camp Hilton Head invites visitors to take Hilton Head home with them.
Conservation Retail: Sea-stainable support
Coastal Connection
Nov. 6, 2024
The Texas State Aquarium’s gift shop offers its own exhibits of themed products that match visitor experience and inspire do-good shopping.
Conservation Retail: Conservation rules Roost
Coastal Connection
Nov. 6, 2024
At Hobe Sound Nature center, the Owl’s Roost gift shop sources native animal themed products and aims to engage, much like the programs guests experience.
Conservation Retail: A nest egg for saving sea turtles
Coastal Connection
Nov. 6, 2024
The volunteer-driven and ethically sourced shop at this Surf City sea turtle center is mostly responsible for helping the 13,000+ square-foot facility do its good work.
Starfish Award Winner: The Great Giftsby
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
Nov. 6, 2024
Giving back is a year-round focus at the Great Giftsby.
Get expenses under control
Retailer Reflections
Nov. 6, 2024
Get your operating expenses under control.
Leverage technology for better customer service
Customers Count
Nov. 6, 2024
Leverage technology for better customer service.
Creating coastal Christmas vibes
Taking Stock
Nov. 6, 2024
Create coastal Christmas vibes.
Retailer resilience
Editor's Note
Nov. 5, 2024
Make 2025 your best year yet.
Las Vegas Market Gift & Home Temporary Exhibits to showcase a diverse range of products
Events
Oct. 31, 2024
The Gift & Home Temporary Exhibits will feature hundreds of brands across six categories.
Coastal Connections Conference includes buying opportunities
Coastal Connections Conference
Oct. 29, 2024
The Boardwalk events feature over 30 of the top beach, coastal and nautical wholesalers.
12345678910 Next »