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Tourism booming in Myrtle Beach despite COVID-19
Coronavirus
May 18, 2020
Establishments in South Carolina beach town were packed with visitors during the third weekend of May.
April retail sales drop nearly twice as much as March
Coronavirus
May 15, 2020
Online and other non-store sales were up 21.2 percent year over year.
Wholesalers are accommodating new demands
Articles
May 13, 2020
The Incredible Visor and Snazzy & Co. are now offering cloth face masks to make up for lost business.
An upbeat start
Events
May 12, 2020
January’s Surf Expo set the tone for a positive start for retail in 2020.
Clarion Events launches Pay It Forward Fund
Events
May 11, 2020
Industry suppliers and Clarion Events will provide travel assistance to fall and winter live events.
Naples Soap Co. reopens in time for Mother’s Day
Coronavirus
May 9, 2020
Nine stores across Florida reopened May 4 with noticeable changes.
Daring to be different
Profiles
May 8, 2020
Sea La Vie offers a broad selection of beach-style gifts and clothing that you won’t find anywhere else in Virginia Beach.
Economist predicts retail recovery in ‘fits and starts’
Business
May 7, 2020
Consumers expect a V-shaped recovery as the economy reopens.
Spartina 449 retail locations are beginning to reopen
Coronavirus
May 6, 2020
Stores in Georgia, the Carolinas and Florida are taking the same, strict safety precautions.
South Carolina store owner shares reopening tips
Coronavirus
May 1, 2020
ArtWare owner, Jennifer Megliore, provides safety ideas she has implemented successfully at her shop.
Stand Up 4 Retail: Alternative selling strategies
Coronavirus
April 29, 2020
Crystal Vilkaitis, founder of Crystal Media, shares strategies brick-and-mortar stores can incorporate into their businesses.
Must love dogs
Articles
April 27, 2020
Walmart's got nothing on this little greeter at Sea La Vie in Virginia Beach.
Bring more to your store using the five senses
Presentation
April 24, 2020
Incorporating smell, touch and taste are just some of the ways to enhance the customer experience. learn how to go beyond the visual.
Starfish Award Winner: Ophiuroidea
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
April 24, 2020
Ophiuroidea supports beach-loving and combing causes in Maryland and beyond.
Retailers seek federal pandemic insurance program
Coronavirus
April 22, 2020
NRF and 16 other business organizations sent a letter to Congress endorsing the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act.
Good for the planet, good for your store
Trends
April 21, 2020
Selling eco-friendly products not only helps the environment, it gives your customers a chance to make a difference.
President authorizes 90-day tariff deferral
Business
April 21, 2020
NRF says the decision will provide retailers with additional liquidity.
Retailers and wholesalers responding in a time of need
Coronavirus
April 15, 2020
Beach, coastal and nautical companies have shifted gears to help out during the COVID-19 crisis.
Free online skills training available during pandemic
Articles
April 15, 2020
NRF Foundation’s RISE Up course is free until June 12 for individuals over 15 and organizations wanting to provide training.
Need some help steering your business?
Management
April 15, 2020
Use these 10 tips to help you navigate through difficult waters.
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