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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.
Coastal Connections Conference launches in Orlando in 2022
Events
Nov. 8, 2021
The Oct. 3-5 event at Margaritaville Resort is designed specifically for beach, coastal and nautical retailers.
Starfish Award Winner: Sand & Water
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
Nov. 3, 2021
Sand & Water gives back to many worthy causes.
Store mascots: Pandemic puppy love
Coastal Connection
Oct. 27, 2021
Rock Paper Sistas’ dog Finn brings joy and fun to the shop.
MarketTime acquires Brandwise
Business
Oct. 22, 2021
Combined company’s B2B commerce solutions account for $4 billion of commerce transactions annually for 300,000 retailers.
Pacific Ocean oil spill affects shops, wildlife in Huntington Beach, California
Retailer News
Oct. 21, 2021
The spill leaked 144,000 gallons of oil into the ocean, closing beaches.
October Atlanta Apparel reaches pre-pandemic participation levels
Events
Oct. 21, 2021
Temporary exhibits expand to five floors; brands report record-breaking orders.
Atlanta Market anticipates strongest market in two years
Events
Oct. 20, 2021
Full market experience returns Jan. 11-18, 2022, in Atlanta.
Store mascots: Customers and cats welcome
Coastal Connection
Oct. 20, 2021
Sanders Gifts & Home Accents attracts cat-lovers and cats in need of shelter.
Sea Bags acheives GreenCircle Certification
Articles
Oct. 12, 2021
Maine-based company’s totes and bucket bags certified as being made from 100% recycled content from recovered sails and sail cloth.
Store mascots: Pooch with personality
Coastal Connection
Oct. 11, 2021
Canine greeter at ArtWare Designs encourages patrons to donate change to help local rescue groups.
Clarion Events partners with Gift For Life to support hunger relief
Events
Oct. 6, 2021
Vendors and attendees can donate at buying events in the fall.
Willow Street Designs by DEI closes after 20 years
Wholesaler News
Oct. 5, 2021
Gift and home decor wholesale company sites freight costs and unpredictable supply chain.
OneCoast and Mud Pie celebrate 15-year partnership
Wholesaler News
Oct. 4, 2021
Wholesale companies extend partnership agreement.
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