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Tide-turning towel displays
Merchandising
Sept. 2, 2025
The latest beach towels provide attractive display options and are packed with purpose and portability.
For the beach and beyond: Beach Bags
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Seaside retailers stock a variety of beach bags for practical purchases, gifting, accessorizing and impulse.
3 simple tweaks for cash flow improvement
Business
Sept. 2, 2025
Keep your business afloat with these simple strategies for improving cash flow.
Capturing sea vibes
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Apparel trends along the coast are soft, retro and souvenir-centric.
From concept to reality
Profiles
Sept. 2, 2025
Cuffy’s vision of creating a retail destination on Cape Cod is a longtime dream come true.
Starfish Award Winner: Little Anchor Boutique
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
Aug. 29, 2025
Little Anchor Boutique finds many ways to connect and give back to its Cape Cod community.
AAA lists top domestic travel destinations for Labor Day weekend
Business
Aug. 28, 2025
Orlando ranks as a hotspot for Labor Day weekend travel based on the company’s booking data.
NY NOW Summer Market connected buyers ahead of holiday season
Events
Aug. 26, 2025
Show organizers also plan to make several updates for its Winter 2026 event.
Autumn/Winter 2025 buying surges at Atlanta Apparel
Events
Aug. 20, 2025
Buyers at the show also made early commitments with vendors for Spring/Summer 2026.
New reciprocal tariffs to go into effect
Tariffs
Aug. 14, 2025
National Retail Federation pushes for binding trade agreement and lowering tariff rates.
Pura Vida Bracelets acquired by CriticalPoint affiliates
Wholesaler News
Aug. 13, 2025
Ryan Heuser, co-founder and former president of Paul Frank Industries, has stepped in as the new CEO of Pura Vida Bracelets.
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells opens new resort gift shop
Retailer News
Aug. 13, 2025
The new gift shop debut follows a $64 million renovation at the Palm Springs-area resort.
Surfrider Foundation volunteers remove over 365,000 pounds of trash from US beaches
Conservation
Aug. 5, 2025
Over 83% of items collected during beach cleanups were single-use plastics.
Summer 2025 Las Vegas Market spurred trend discovery and buyer engagement
Events
Aug. 4, 2025
The show featured over 450 brands in its Gift & Home Temporaries presentations.
Gift for Life to wrap up summer fundraising in New York
Events
July 29, 2025
Two market events helped to support World Central Kitchen’s efforts.
Heart on Main Street event raises over $25,000 for independent retailers
Events
July 29, 2025
The nonprofit organization hosted the fundraiser in 11 participating showrooms on July 18 at Atlanta Market.
Atlanta Market unites industry with purpose-driven sourcing
Events
July 29, 2025
The July event offered strategic sourcing and revealed economic insights.
CARV Expo energizes the West Coast action sports industry
Retailer News
July 23, 2025
San Diego brought vendors and buyers together in June for its inaugural event.
Mermaids on Cape Cod owner goes back to her roots
Retailer News
July 23, 2025
Shari Aussant returns to Wareham, Massachusetts, to open a second store where here retailing journey began over 30 years ago.
Summer 2025 Las Vegas Market sets the stage for discovery and connection
Events
July 22, 2025
July 27-31 event features more than 3,500 product lines.
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