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Maryland gift shop takes home two business awards
Retailer News
Nov. 14, 2022
Ophiuroidea gift shop earns accolades for its welcoming environment and selection of locally made wares.
Impulsive forces
Trends
Nov. 8, 2022
When strategically stocked and displayed, last-minute impulse buys can ring in big sales for coastal retailers.
Tennessee Market Week will showcase 825-plus exhibiting brands
Events
Nov. 3, 2022
Events, Nov. 8-12, include Smoky Mountain Gift Show and The International Gift Exposition In The Smokies.
Starfish Award Winner: Cool as a Moose
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
Nov. 1, 2022
Maine stores’ “round-up” fundraisers support LGBTQ causes.
Casual Apparel: Southern comforts
Coastal Connection
Oct. 29, 2022
Combining known brands with local flavor appeals to southern and surf clientele.
Xplorer Maps donating 50% of Sanibel-Captiva product sales to Hurricane Ian relief
Wholesaler News
Oct. 27, 2022
Fundraiser will continue through October.
It's all in the name
Trends
Oct. 26, 2022
Apparel, home decor and gifts featuring a name are powerful items that appeal to locals and visitors who have a fondness for the location.
Coastal Connections Conference covers buying strategies
Events
Oct. 25, 2022
Industry’s top trade shows and consultants will share their best advice during Jan. 22-24 event.
October Atlanta Apparel delivers strong order writing
Events
Oct. 25, 2022
Buyers focused on spring/summer 2023 and final holiday orders.
Coastal retailers and wholesalers help Hurricane Ian victims
Wholesaler News
Oct. 25, 2022
Large number of stores and brands donate time and proceeds to Southwest Florida causes.
What The Fin launches Breast Cancer Awareness line
Wholesaler News
Oct. 25, 2022
Five dollars from every sale is donated to American Cancer Society.
Capitalizing on casual
Trends
Oct. 24, 2022
Coastal shops can offer versatile wear-anywhere styles that appeal to customers’ beachy sides and their desire for comfortable threads no matter the on- or off-shore occasion.
Casual Apparel: Telling a Story
Coastal Connection
Oct. 21, 2022
Customers appreciate clothing with a purpose behind the brand.
Casual Apparel: Seeking out smaller brands
Coastal Connection
Oct. 14, 2022
Carrying colorful threads in a range of price points invites spontaneous buys.
Beach Memories creator earns a ‘Tenti-Cool’ win
Retailer News
Oct. 14, 2022
Maryland-based glass gallery, jeweler and bead wholesaler took home a Judge's Choice Award from Art X Art Festival.
Salty Raven opens Cannon Beach store
Retailer News
Oct. 12, 2022
Owner Seasons Kaz Sparks is thrilled to be part of the vibrant artist community in the Oregon coastal town.
Sunshine State Apparel's Flamingo Strong shirts benefit hurricane victims
Retailer News
Oct. 10, 2022
All proceeds from the shirts support Hurricane Ian relief.
Beach towel bliss
Trends
Oct. 7, 2022
Help customers find the right beach towel by giving them options they can see and feel.
September Surf Expo draws enthusiastic buyers
Events
Sept. 26, 2022
Attendance up 16% over the previous year with strong order writing reported.
Coastal Connections Conference postpones show due to Hurricane Ian
Events
Sept. 26, 2022
New conference dates are Jan. 22-24, 2023, in Orlando.
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