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Gift Resources Expand at Atlanta Market in Summer 2023
Events
April 20, 2023
Summer 2023 market features eight new showrooms, five expanded showrooms and 1,000-plus temporaries across all gift categories.
The Beach and Back partners with Repurpose Recycling
Articles
April 20, 2023
Coastal-inspired jewelry company will finance the collection and recycling of half a pound of ocean-bound plastic for every product sold.
Casual Market Atlanta provides a new outdoor furnishings destination
Events
April 19, 2023
Show will run concurrent to the July Atlanta Market and includes ICFA events and programming.
Seaside sustainability
Trends
April 19, 2023
Shoppers are putting their dollars where they can have a positive environmental impact, and seaside retailers are responding.
Making lasting connections
Events
April 18, 2023
Networking, noshing and knowledge gathering were all on the agenda at this initial gathering of seaside retailers.
Souvenirs that go the distance
Trends
April 6, 2023
These trends and ideas can set your store’s souvenir offerings apart from the competition.
Keeping the ship sailing
Profiles
April 3, 2023
The Admiralty on the Strand continues a family tradition of craftsmanship that is carried on by the founder’s wife and two daughters.
Coastal Connections Conference returns to Orlando in October
Coastal Connections Conference
March 28, 2023
The Oct. 22-24 event includes educational sessions, networking and buying opportunities specifically designed for coastal retailers.
GTS has strong spring show in North Carolina
Events
March 28, 2023
Greensboro Gift & Jewelry Show buyers enjoyed VIP program and met with new and established vendors.
Easter spending expected to reach record $24 billion
Articles
March 28, 2023
Eighty-one percent of Americans will celebrate and spend an average of $192 on primarily candy, gifts and food.
Atlanta Apparel kicks off 2023 with strong order writing
Articles
March 28, 2023
Nearly a quarter of attendees were first-time buyers to the market.
CoCo Rose focusing on coastal north San Diego County and the desert
Retailer News
March 28, 2023
Designer beach and resortwear brand closes San Diego shop to focus on other locations.
Theft prevention strategies
Business
March 27, 2023
Keep shoplifters at bay by learning a few tricks from these savvy retailers.
Men's Collections: Reeling in the guys at Randy's
Coastal Connection
March 27, 2023
Position men's items so they don't have to hunt the store to find what they are looking for.
Men's Collections: More at the shore
Coastal Connection
March 27, 2023
When men ask for a product, listen up. Buy with your audience and brand aesthetic in mind.
Men's Collections: An essential experience
Coastal Connection
March 27, 2023
Know your clientele and evolve with their tastes to offer a top-shelf experience that feels every bit like a club.
Starfish Award Winner: Sunshine Ace Hardware
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
March 22, 2023
Caring for employees is part of the company culture.
Relaunched Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift & Resort Show gaining momentum
Events
March 21, 2023
Fourth show from RedlineXpo in February experienced 20% attendance increase.
Coastal Connections Conference 2023: Discovering the Boardwalk
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
During The Boardwalk Chat, attendees learned more about exhibiting vendors in an informal sit-down interview.
Coastal Connections Conference January 2023: Drive Traffic, Sales and Profits with Social Media
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
Crystal Media’s Steph Bechard motivates attendees to set SMART goals to drive traffic to their stores with social media.
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