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10 tips for creating a better social media presence
Business
March 10, 2021
Building your store’s online community doesn’t have to be a chore. Here are some fun and innovative ways to make an impact.
Displays that deliver
Presentation
March 9, 2021
Retailers share their clever and effective display ideas that help merchandise move.
Starfish Award Winner: Turtle Central
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
March 6, 2021
Bald Head Island Conservancy's Turtle Central gift shop is more than a gift store.
Eco-friendly Retail: Many discoveries to be made
Coastal Connection
March 1, 2021
Marine Discovery Center's gift shop is an extention of the center's conservation mission.
NRF forecasts retail sales to exceed $4.33 trillion in 2021
Business
Feb. 24, 2021
Online sales expected to grow by 18 to 23%.
January retail sales show strong increase
Business
Feb. 19, 2021
Stimulus funds and momentum from record holidays contributed to the boost.
Rugged Seas raises $60,000 for families of fishermen lost at sea
Wholesaler News
Feb. 17, 2021
Proceeds from the sale of more than 4,000 shirts went to families of Emmy Rose crew.
Earthday.org pledges to end plastic pollution
Conservation
Feb. 16, 2021
Pledge encourages people to advocate for plastic legislation; several states pass legislation.
Beachables opens downtown Charleston store
Retailer News
Feb. 11, 2021
Location on historic King Street shopping district has been a longtime goal for beach accessory company.
Hawaii’s new sunscreen legislation takes effect
Retailer News
Feb. 10, 2021
An estimated 3,500 sunscreens contain the prohibited chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Philadelphia Gift Show is postponed to July
Events
Feb. 9, 2021
Clarion Events cites rising COVID-19 cases as reason for second postponement.
Experiential shopping: Creating customer appreciation
Coastal Connection
Feb. 8, 2021
Events and giveaways bring people in to The Pearl.
Buyers and exhibitors maximize their experience at Surf Expo
Events
Feb. 3, 2021
Show’s smaller footprint meant higher buyer-to-exhibitor ratios and increased customer satisfaction.
Making memories
Trends
Feb. 3, 2021
From special occasions to vacation destinations, latitude and longitude coordinates offer unique keepsakes that your customers will cherish.
IMC expands Atlanta Spring Market
Events
Feb. 2, 2021
Two preview days, March 1-2, have been added to accommodate appointments.
Experiential shopping: Shelling out enthusiasm for the sea
Coastal Connection
Feb. 1, 2021
Visitors come by Sea Things Ventura for more than just shopping.
Splashing in Style
Trends
Jan. 28, 2021
The whole family will look and feel great as they explore the waters in these popular swimwear styles.
Smarter ways to hit the beach
Trends
Jan. 27, 2021
These innovative offerings will help your customers get the ultimate beach experience.
Small items, big results
Presentation
Jan. 26, 2021
Impulse buys may be smaller and less expensive than other store offerings, but they are just as important and can help rake in the sales.
Experiential shopping: The business of making memories
Coastal Connection
Jan. 25, 2021
Cuffy’s of Cape Cod gives customers reasons to stay a while.
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