Articles

Mermaid state of mind
Profiles
April 30, 2026
At Mermaids in Carlsbad Village, California, two distinct retail spaces work in tandem, blending coastal style, thoughtful curation and a sense of place.
Making waves with purpose
Trends
April 30, 2026
Eco-friendly products connect coastal retail to what matters most.
Styled for the shore
Presentation
April 30, 2026
When seaside retailers accessorize and update apparel displays, customers are more likely to take notice and make a purchase.
Coastal cues
Articles
April 29, 2026
Coastal home decor trends are grounded by the sea, relaxed and relevant without being too bold.
Starfish Award Winner: Half Full Gift Boutique
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
April 29, 2026
Half Full Gift Boutique promotes meaningful merchandise and teams with local causes
Guy Harvey launches Marlin Air sun protection collection
Wholesaler News
April 28, 2026
The new sun protection apparel line offers a coastal theme and a cooling, lightweight performance.
‘The O’ relocation to Kent Island is complete
Retailer News
April 23, 2026
Lifestyle boutique Ophiuroidea’s move gives owner Kim Hannon room to evolve the customer experience.
The Coastal Connections Conference announces 2026 keynote speaker
Coastal Connections Conference
April 22, 2026
Savvy Shopkeeper Founder Kathy Cruz opens educational sessions with “A Coastal Retailer's Profit Playbook,” on Sept. 19.
OC Apparel Show launches Cali Gift Show
Events
April 22, 2026
Southern California wholesale event introduces an exciting new destination for gift, lifestyle, and resort-driven merchandise.
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market reimagines Temps for June 2026
Events
April 21, 2026
The Total Home & Gift Market will feature new Temps neighborhoods to improve navigation across the show floor.
Rockview Management Group acquires NY NOW
Events
April 17, 2026
Industry leaders Dorothy Belshaw, William Lacey and Karen Olson will take over planning for future NY NOW events.
Dallas Market Center appoints executive vice president of marketing
Business
April 17, 2026
Amy Harper will oversee the marketing division for Dallas Market Center.
Retail sales rise in March as tax refunds offset rising gas prices
Business
April 14, 2026
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports that retail sales were up 6.59% year over year unadjusted in March.
Atlanta Market and Atlanta Apparel co-locate for Summer 2026
Events
April 10, 2026
With more than 6,500 brands, the co-located shows kick off June 9-14 in Atlanta.
Atlanta Apparel provides trend momentum at spring event
Events
April 10, 2026
Co-located with Formal Markets, the shows featured over 2,000 brands across permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits.
CARV Expo builds momentum for second annual show
Events
April 10, 2026
The San Diego show will feature a growing exhibitor lineup and new partnerships for May 2026.
Las Vegas Apparel and WWIN offer high-impact sourcing at Winter event
Events
April 10, 2026
The co-located shows invited boutique owners and major retailers to secure Spring/Summer 2026 collections and immediate inventory.
Designworks Collective names new national sales manager for Archipelago
Wholesaler News
April 9, 2026
Brittany Rigg will step in as national sales manager for the Archipelago Botanicals brand.
NextGen Dallas expands showroom footprint at Dallas Market Center
Business
April 9, 2026
With the newly expanded showroom, NextGen Dallas will have three showrooms across Dallas Market Center.
Registration opens for Summer 2026 Las Vegas Market
Events
April 9, 2026
The Summer edition of Las Vegas Market will feature more than 3,500 brands in furniture, home decor, gift, lifestyle and seasonal categories.
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