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Aquarium retail: A new lease on life
Coastal Connection
April 17, 2024
Renovating the retail space can breathe new life into sales.
Windows that wow
Presentation
April 12, 2024
Design memorable window displays as a way to entice prospective customers into your shop.
Lakeside Sundry reopens after car hits building
Retailer News
April 11, 2024
The Wisconsin lakeside retailer spent much of winter restoring the gift shop.
Summer 2024 edition of Las Vegas Market provides a major sourcing opportunity
Events
April 11, 2024
The July 28-Aug. 1 market features 3,500-plus resources, including 450-plus temporary exhibitors.
Coco Rose expands Palm Desert presence
Retailer News
April 10, 2024
New Coco Rose “Last Chance” Outlet features discounted prices.
Gift for Life responds to attack on WCK workers
Business
April 8, 2024
The gift and home industry’s charitable organization has supported World Central Kitchen and its hunger relief work for several years.
The Orange Beach Store expands to larger storefront
Retailer News
April 5, 2024
The new location provides the seaside retailer with more space and visibility to attract customers.
Feel-good finds
Trends
April 3, 2024
Give customers another reason to smile with products that are good for the environment.
NRF predicts retail sales to grow between 2.5% and 3.5%
Business
April 3, 2024
Economy remains sturdy in 2024 despite forecast for slower growth.
Atlanta Market offers several updates for Summer 2024 event
Events
March 28, 2024
The show will feature a refined gift and home temporaries section as well as more outdoor living resources and a new web-based planning tool.
Flip Flop Shops opens Colorado location
Retailer News
March 28, 2024
The new footwear and beach lifestyle shop opened Feb. 17 in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Adapting with the times
Profiles
March 28, 2024
As a longstanding family business in the Outer Banks, The Cotton Gin has shifted its retail focus over the years as the area’s customer demographics changed.
Former television producer finds calling making nautical flag signs
Wholesaler News
March 28, 2024
Wooden signs feature hand-painted nautical flags that spell out names and words.
Allison Cole Jewelry owner to launch SeaBird Clothing
Wholesaler News
March 27, 2024
New eco-friendly clothing brand from Nicole Recomendes is inspired by her love of New England.
Gift for Life appoints new board leadership
Business
March 25, 2024
The organization has filled its chair, first vice chair and second vice chair positions.
Dorothy Belshaw given Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award
Business
March 22, 2024
Belshaw is the executive vice president and chief growth officer for ANDMORE.
Dallas Market Center expects strong Temps participation at summer event
Events
March 21, 2024
The summer edition of the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market will take place June 19-22.
Starfish Award Winner: Jaffi’s
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
March 20, 2024
Jaffi’s fashion-oriented fundraisers give back to local causes.
Building an all-star team
Business
March 20, 2024
Seaside retailers should look closely at their hiring, onboarding and training if they want to cultivate a stellar team.
Great Lakes Boutique & Gift Show to debut in 2025
Events
March 15, 2024
The new buying event will take place Feb. 25-27, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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