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Quiet Flight reopens surf shop in New Smyrna Beach
Retailer News
July 10, 2025
The surf shop was previously owned by Liberated Brands and closed in March.
New owners step in at Bethany Surf Shop
Retailer News
July 3, 2025
Kimberly and Jake Neff transitioned into ownership at the 45-year-old surf shop in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
Heart on Main Street introduces Independent Rebuild Project
Retailer News
July 3, 2025
The nonprofit organization plans to support Dogwood Darlings Boutique in Asheville, North Carolina, for its first Independent Rebuild Project.
Registration opens for September Surf Expo
Events
June 13, 2025
The Sept. 4-6 watersports and coastal lifestyle trade show brings together the best in surf, resort, boutique and outdoor markets.
Happy Place Gift Boutique debuts in Rehoboth Beach
Retailer News
May 20, 2025
The renamed gift shop features a mix of coastal gifts, souvenirs and apparel.
Coastal clothing and gift store debuts in New Braunfels, Texas
Retailer News
May 20, 2025
Brackish offers a mix of swimwear, apparel and beach accessories for locals and visitors coming to the river town.
Know your customer
Sidebar
May 1, 2025
Trendy vibes and timeless tides
Trends
April 29, 2025
A mix of popular decor styles with some ageless coastal elements always sell for seaside retailers.
Post Road Supply expands into coastal gifts and apparel
Retailer News
April 25, 2025
The New England men’s gift store is adding more coastal-themed merchandise to appeal to a wider customer base.
Seaside Retailer and SGN win 2025 Azbee Awards for editorial excellence
Business
April 24, 2025
The publications received regional awards for company profiles and a how-to article.
Home decor vendor rebrands as Lake Life Metal Maps
Wholesaler News
April 15, 2025
Lake Life Metal Maps creates unique lake maps to help people connect to places that hold special meaning for them.
Gifted rebuilds and reopens new shop in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Retailer News
March 24, 2025
The seaside retailer also received a $10,000 grant from Heart on Main Street to help offset costs associated with reopening.
Sea Glass Lane relocates and reopens Florida storefronts
Retailer News
March 19, 2025
The seaside retailer has reopened its Sanibel Island shop and relocated its Sarasota shop after storms and a fire damaged the stores.
Island Time Sports debuts as new brand
Wholesaler News
March 3, 2025
Made by the founders of Tiki Toss, the new brand offers a variety of hook-and-ring and other backyard games.
Liberated Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Retailer News
Feb. 25, 2025
The outdoor apparel seller operates stores for several surf labels, including Billabong, Quiksilver and Volcom.
Show-stopping apparel
Sidebar
Feb. 25, 2025
2025 travelers seeking tranquility and sentimentality
Trends
Feb. 25, 2025
Vacationers want to visit peaceful, nature-themed destinations as well as spots that remind them of the past.
Clothes made for the coasts
Trends
Feb. 24, 2025
Customers are seeking out comfort, style and location commemoration in their beachy apparel selections.
Small town beaches rank as popular travel spots in 2025
Business
Jan. 28, 2025
Unique landscapes, nostalgia and wellness also mark 2025 travel trends.
Put experiential retail into action
Business
Jan. 6, 2025
Seaside retailers can draw more customers into the store through providing a variety of retail experiences.
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