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Shark Off launches new bracelet style
Kristin Ely
Product News
June 3, 2020
The Rio is made of paracord and available in four color patterns.
World Reef Day goes virtual in 2020
Kristin Ely
Conservation
June 1, 2020
Week-long Instagram Live series includes inspiring thought leaders.
Color trend: Classic Blue
Larry Bernstein and Kristin Ely
Trends
May 29, 2020
Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year evokes inspiration for coastal fashions and decor that depict this primary ocean color.
Retailers support Paycheck Protection Program flexibility
Coronavirus
May 25, 2020
Proposed legislation would provide more time to use funds and expand usage.
Ohio’s Put-In-Bay gearing up for Memorial Day visitors
Kristin Ely
Coronavirus
May 22, 2020
Owner of multiple stores on the Lake Erie island is preparing for tourism’s return.
Tourism booming in Myrtle Beach despite COVID-19
Coronavirus
May 18, 2020
Establishments in South Carolina beach town were packed with visitors during the third weekend of May.
April retail sales drop nearly twice as much as March
Coronavirus
May 15, 2020
Online and other non-store sales were up 21.2 percent year over year.
Wholesalers are accommodating new demands
Kristin Ely
Articles
May 13, 2020
The Incredible Visor and Snazzy & Co. are now offering cloth face masks to make up for lost business.
An upbeat start
Kristin Ely
Events
May 12, 2020
January’s Surf Expo set the tone for a positive start for retail in 2020.
Clarion Events launches Pay It Forward Fund
Events
May 11, 2020
Industry suppliers and Clarion Events will provide travel assistance to fall and winter live events.
Naples Soap Co. reopens in time for Mother’s Day
Kristin Ely
Coronavirus
May 9, 2020
Nine stores across Florida reopened May 4 with noticeable changes.
Daring to be different
Kristin Ely
Profiles
May 8, 2020
Sea La Vie offers a broad selection of beach-style gifts and clothing that you won’t find anywhere else in Virginia Beach.
Economist predicts retail recovery in ‘fits and starts’
Business
May 7, 2020
Consumers expect a V-shaped recovery as the economy reopens.
Spartina 449 retail locations are beginning to reopen
Kristin Ely
Coronavirus
May 6, 2020
Stores in Georgia, the Carolinas and Florida are taking the same, strict safety precautions.
South Carolina store owner shares reopening tips
Kristin Ely
Coronavirus
May 1, 2020
ArtWare owner, Jennifer Megliore, provides safety ideas she has implemented successfully at her shop.
Stand Up 4 Retail: Alternative selling strategies
Kristin Ely
Coronavirus
April 29, 2020
Crystal Vilkaitis, founder of Chrystal Media, shares strategies brick-and-mortar stores can incorporate into their businesses.
Spring 2020 Starfish Award Winner: Ophiuroidea
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
April 24, 2020
Ophiuroidea supports beach-loving and combing causes in Maryland and beyond.
Retailers seek federal pandemic insurance program
Coronavirus
April 22, 2020
NRF and 16 other business organizations sent a letter to Congress endorsing the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act.
Responsible buys
Trends
April 21, 2020
Spending money never felt so good with these eco-friendly products. Not only can customers look and smell good, they'll also be doing good for the environment.
Good for the planet, good for your store
Kristin Ely
Trends
April 21, 2020
Selling eco-friendly products not only helps the environment, it gives your customers a chance to make a difference.
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