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Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show to host educational sessions
Events
Aug. 15, 2026
Seaside Retailer Executive Editor Kristin Ely will moderate sessions on data-driven decision making and purpose-driven product development.
Retail fraud schemes on rise as shoplifting declines
Business
Aug. 11, 2026
NRF’s The Impact of Theft & Violence 2026 report finds that phone scams, loyalty fraud and gift card theft have increased in the past year.
Shoppe Object sets records with attendance and exhibitor roster
Events
Aug. 10, 2026
The Summer Edition of the show reported growth in international brands exhibiting.
Las Vegas Market wraps up with strong buyer turnout
Events
Aug. 10, 2026
The show debuted its new First Finds temporaries as well as a variety of educational programming for buyers.
Coastal Connections partners with Surf Expo to deliver educational programming
Coastal Connections Conference
Aug. 5, 2026
Six complimentary educational sessions for coastal retailers will take place during Surf Expo, Sept. 16-18, at the Orange County Convention Center.
NY NOW summer edition delivers increased traffic and order writing
Events
Aug. 5, 2026
The show featured 460 brands and a 5% growth in buyer attendance compared with the last summer edition.
NY NOW unveils new show strategy for Winter 2027 market
Events
Aug. 3, 2026
The Winter edition will feature the return of the Handmade section as well as the Greeting Card Association’s Noted event.
Dallas Market Center announces show dates through 2028
Events
July 30, 2026
January shows will shift one week later beginning in 2028.
Dallas Market Center preps for August Apparel & Accessories Market
Events
July 27, 2026
The August event will put footwear in the spotlight with a display providing merchandising tips for this category.
Guy Harvey expands Shark Collection for Shark Month
Wholesaler News
July 23, 2026
The expanded collection includes T-shirts, hoodies, hats and sun-protection apparel.
Savvie's Blue Shell Boutique debuts on Solomons Island
Retailer News
July 23, 2026
The new coastal store is focused on offering resort-inspired fashion, gifts and souvenirs for visitors to Solomons, Maryland.
Seaside Retailer parent company launches retailer online advertising division
Business
July 23, 2026
RetailBuzz 365 is designed to help drive traffic to retail stores.
Starboard expands retail partnership with Princess Cruises
Retailer News
July 15, 2026
Starboard will assume retail operations on eight additional Princess ships.
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market draws fresh wave of buyers for June event
Events
July 13, 2026
New company registrations grew year over year as the show welcomed first-time attendees from across the country.
The Link Companies donates $7,500 to Heart on Main Street
Business
July 10, 2026
The sales agency presented the donation during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market in late June.
NY NOW to showcase brands from across the globe
Events
July 10, 2026
Over 90 international brands from 19 countries will be on display at the Javits Center in August.
Las Vegas Market plans fresh debuts and experiences
Events
July 9, 2026
The July 26-30 market in Las Vegas will feature expanded sourcing experiences and the rebranded First Finds temporaries.
From reactive to strategic
Business
July 8, 2026
Batching social media posts allows retailers to plan ahead, align content with business goals and maintain momentum throughout the year.
Memories in the air
Trends
July 8, 2026
Coastal-inspired fragrances, clean ingredients and elevated designs are helping retailers create lasting connections to the sea.
Coastal museum merchandising: Ahoy, treasure hunters
Coastal Connection
July 7, 2026
Gifts and pirate-themed booty in this gift shop all relate back to the museum mission.
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