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Beacon Design donates ornaments to Audubon Society
Wholesaler News
Sept. 12, 2023
More than 500 handcrafted ornaments were given to the Rhode Island nonprofit which advocates for conservation of native wildlife.
Gulf Coast seaside retailer plans to relocate
Retailer News
Sept. 12, 2023
Alys Shoppe in Alys Beach, Florida, will temporarily focus on its online retail space as it prepares to move.
Podcast: Coastal Connections Conference 2023: Q&A with Dane Cohen
Podcasts
Sept. 12, 2023
Coastal Connections Conference Keynote Speaker Dane Cohen shares how his session will create revenue-generating ideas for attendees.
Heart on Main Street launches donation drive for retailers affected by Hawaiian wildfires
Business
Sept. 11, 2023
The nonprofit set up an online donation portal on Facebook to support independent retailers affected by the fires.
Gift for Life’s Home vs. Hunger team launches campaign to help Maui
Events
Sept. 8, 2023
Home vs. Hunger Helps Hawaii aims to raise money to provide meals to people in need in Maui.
ANDMORE preps for 2023 Fall Buying Event
Events
Sept. 6, 2023
The show gives buyers a last opportunity to close out 2023 gift and home sourcing and prepare for the new year.
Taylor Corp. acquires DMR Creative Marketing
Wholesaler News
Sept. 5, 2023
DMR provides branded apparel and gift items to cruise lines, resorts, gift shops and more.
Shoppe Object wraps up sold-out summer show
Events
Sept. 1, 2023
A new furnishings and decor event, Shoppe High Point, will debut Oct. 14-17 in High Point, North Carolina.
NRF reports slow growth in consumer spending
Business
Aug. 29, 2023
Consumers are less likely to use credit cards to fund purchases as interest rates rise.
Queen Eileen’s transformation to Coco Rose nearly complete
Retailer News
Aug. 23, 2023
Iconic Encinitas, California, store will carry Bali Queen resortwear while also maintaining some of the quirkiness the store is known for.
Nature Planet acquires Cool Jewels
Wholesaler News
Aug. 19, 2023
The companies share a passion for making the world a better place.
5801 Print House opens souvenir shop in St. Petersburg, Florida
Retailer News
Aug. 18, 2023
The business features both a gift shop and screen-printing shop.
Las Vegas Market satisfies dynamic industry needs
Events
Aug. 17, 2023
Market saw double-digit grown in attendance from the Southwest.
Coastal Connections Conference panel to share hiring and retention strategies
Coastal Connections Conference
Aug. 17, 2023
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Maui wildfire relief efforts.
Maui wildfires destroy several retailer storefronts
Retailer News
Aug. 17, 2023
Wildfires burned many businesses in Lahaina, Hawaii, and coastal retailers in that town assess losses.
The Maine Souvenir Shop wins best retail store award
Retailer News
Aug. 17, 2023
The retailer focuses on offering products made or designed by someone from Maine.
Bluffton Candles expands to larger storefront
Retailer News
Aug. 16, 2023
The retailer also received a 2023 Best of Bluffton Community Choice Award as Best Gift Shop.
Surf Expo attracts 175 new exhibiting brands
Events
Aug. 15, 2023
To date, over 5,000 retail buyers from 3,000 stores have registered for the September show.
RedlineXpo launches Las Vegas souvenir, gift and resort show
Events
Aug. 14, 2023
The Reunion will take place April 4-6, 2024, at the Mirage Convention Center.
Experience the Coastal Connections Conference
Events
Aug. 13, 2023
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