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Unique exteriors: Wide open for business
Coastal Connection
Dec. 23, 2021
A 32-foot tall shark head, nicknamed Bruce, opens its mouth to greet customers in Biloxi Beach.
Unique exteriors: Lured in by mythical sea creatures
Coastal Connection
Dec. 22, 2021
An elaborate Poseidon and mermaid greet customers in Port Aransas, Texas.
Unique exteriors: Taking a bite out of tourism
Coastal Connection
Dec. 21, 2021
Coined as the shark bite capital of the world, Daytona Beach is the home of Big Shark.
Make and takes: Something different to do
Coastal Connection
Dec. 19, 2021
Ornament and furniture-making workshops bring in customers in Mexico Beach, Florida.
Make and takes: A tourist attraction
Coastal Connection
Dec. 19, 2021
Virginia Beach visitors can take classes and make their own products at Sugared Mango.
Coastal Connections Conference announces keynote speaker
Coastal Connections Conference
Dec. 17, 2021
Cathy Donovan Wagner, founder of RetailMavens, will discuss improving cash flow in a one-hour keynote session.
U.S. travel and tourism on track to exceed prepandemic levels in 2022
Business
Dec. 16, 2021
Growth from 2021 to 2022 could exceed 28% and add $1.9 trillion to the U.S. economy.
2021 retail imports show record growth despite pandemic
Business
Dec. 16, 2021
TEUs show highest growth rate since NRF began tracking, up 18% from 2020.
Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits expand in January 2022
Events
Dec. 13, 2021
Seven product destinations will feature nearly 400 product lines.
Pantone announces Color of the Year 2022: Very Peri
Trends
Dec. 10, 2021
The dynamic periwinkle blue shade’s courageous presence is designed to encourages personal inventiveness and creativity.
Igniting coastal experiences
Trends
Dec. 3, 2021
Help customers relive their favorite memories with candles that tell an aromatic story of their time at the beach.
Tiny shoppers, big possibilities
Trends
Nov. 24, 2021
They may be small in stature, but carrying products that cater to children has huge potential for seaside retailers.
NexTide awarded Best New Exhibitor at Ocean City Resort Gift Expo
Events
Nov. 17, 2021
Company’s WiFi tide gauges come in a variety of nautical styles.
Sea Bags opens Punta Gorda, Florida, store
Articles
Nov. 17, 2021
The bag maker incorporated elements of its home state of Maine into the decor.
Early holiday shopping boosts October retail sales
Business
Nov. 17, 2021
Sales were up more than 16 percent year-over-year.
Winter Atlanta Market to showcase new and expanded showrooms
Events
Nov. 17, 2021
More than 700 showrooms and 1,000 temporaries will be featured at the Jan 11-18 show.
Thanksgiving weekend to see more holiday shoppers than 2020
Business
Nov. 17, 2021
Survey shows 2 million more people shopping, but number still below prepandemic levels.
Lilly Pulitzer sponsors Loggerhead Marinelife Center beach cleanups
Wholesaler News
Nov. 16, 2021
Sponsorship includes events and promotions around Palm Beach County, Florida.
NY NOW heads to San Francisco
Events
Nov. 15, 2021
SF NOW is a regional market collocated April 28 and 29 in San Francisco.
Building a destination
Profiles
Nov. 10, 2021
The Gay Dolphin Gift Cove celebrates a rich 75-year history intertwined with the growth of Myrtle Beach.
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