Articles

Why innovation should be more like decorating easter eggs
Management
April 17, 2022
Easter eggs bring out people's creativity and ideas without carrying risks.
Crystal Media to present Social Media Success session at Coastal Connections Conference
Events
April 15, 2022
Maddie Goode, retail social media strategist will show seaside retailers how to transform their social media presence during Oct. 3-5 event in Orlando.
Sea Life that Connects
Trends
April 14, 2022
Beachy creatures and water-loving characters entice shoppers to take home products that evoke emotional connections.
IMC hosts new Spring Buying Event
Events
April 14, 2022
New event is April 26 and 27 at World Market Center Las Vegas.
Sea Life Merchandise: All in one place
Coastal Connection
April 13, 2022
Marine Mammal Stranding Center's dodegon-shaped building provides opportunities for merchandise to be displayed throughout the museum space.
Sea Life Merchandise: An extension of the experience
Coastal Connection
April 5, 2022
Mystic Aquarium's gift shop provides ways for visitors to start their sustainability journeys.
Right product, right place
Presentation
March 26, 2022
Organize product categories and create displays that inspire customers to see and spend.
Inis plants its Irish roots and fragrance in Huntington Beach, California
Retailer News
March 24, 2022
Flagship shop in Surf City USA is designed to increase brand awareness on the West Coast.
Retail sales expected to exceed $4.86 billion in 2022
Articles
March 23, 2022
Year-over-year growth predicted at 6% to 8% despite inflation, COVID and geopolitical threats.
Scout Flagship store opens in D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood
Retailer News
March 22, 2022
New store, across the street from Scout headquarters, will serve as a billboard for the brand and the many retailers that carry the products.
Catching the sustainability wave
Trends
March 18, 2022
Seaside retailers can make a positive impact on the land and sea with eco-friendly merchandise that customers — and the planet — will love.
JuniperMarket spotlights women-owned brands in March
Business
March 17, 2022
Gift and home brands, a series of product features and live interviews are among the content available online.
Maui Ocean Center gift shop carries new line of sustainable products
Retailer News
March 17, 2022
Inspiration for the line stems from Ireijo’s powerful Mural Ethos: Vanishing Mural series.
Preppy Palms makes a colorful splash with its Vero Beach shop
Retailer News
March 15, 2022
New clothing boutique offers preppy, bold and colorful styles.
Color of the Year: Blending Together
Trends
March 14, 2022
The 2022 Color of the Year, Very Peri, blends blue’s faithfulness with red’s energy and excitement — creating enticing products and displays.
Starfish Award Winner: Whale's Tale
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
March 13, 2022
Whale's Tale has a whale of a conservation tale in Cape May, New Jersey.
California adopts comprehensive microplastics strategy
Conservation
March 11, 2022
Textiles, tires and single-use plastic foodwear among the top sources of pollution identified.
Retail with a purpose
Articles
March 9, 2022
Gift shops throughout ZooTampa at Lowry Park support the zoo’s mission of animal conservation and rehabilitation.
January retail sales show strong gains
Business
March 4, 2022
Despite omicron and inflation, economy remained strong.
NY Now hosts successful in-person Winter Market
Events
March 2, 2022
Record-breaking order writing reported from buyers, brands and artisans across 11 categories.
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