Megan Smalley
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show celebrates 20th anniversary
Events
June 17, 2026
Show organizers anticipate over 600 exhibitors at the 20th annual event in Las Vegas.
Seaside Retailer and SGN win 2026 Azbee Awards for editorial excellence
Business
June 9, 2026
The publications received one national award and several regional awards for editorial and design excellence.
The Beach House Stone Harbor opens on Jersey Shore
Retailer News
June 9, 2026
The new gift shop features beach toys, accessories and family games for back at the beach house.
Love From USA Group to open store at Orlando International Airport
Retailer News
June 3, 2026
The Neighborhood Market & Goods will feature NASA and sea turtle-related products along with some beachy plush and games.
Coastal Connections Conference announces 2026 speaker lineup
Coastal Connections Conference
May 20, 2026
The show will feature eight expert-led educational sessions designed specifically to help coastal retailers thrive.
Beach Bums Gifts & Decor celebrates one year in Punta Gorda, Florida
Retailer News
May 20, 2026
After closing during COVID, the coastal gift shop reopened at a new location in 2025.
Boutique branding
Sidebar
April 30, 2026
Styled for the shore
Presentation
April 30, 2026
When seaside retailers accessorize and update apparel displays, customers are more likely to take notice and make a purchase.
The Silly Goose opens as coastal children’s store in Cape Cod
Retailer News
March 24, 2026
The new store features coastal kids’ clothing as well as toys, beach accessories and games.
Event Network opens two resort stores in Hawaii
Retailer News
March 23, 2026
The retail operator has opened new stores at the Honua Kai Resort & Spa in Maui and Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort in Lihu’e.
Great Lakes Promotions announces new wholesale gift shows for 2027
Events
Feb. 13, 2026
The company is also preparing for the Great Lakes Gift Show and its inaugural Wisconsin Gift Show in March.
An American story
Merchandising
Dec. 23, 2025
Telling the story behind USA-made and locally made products can be a great selling point for seaside retailers.
Travel reports highlight rising interest in adventurous beach trips in 2026
Business
Nov. 18, 2025
One report also lists Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as a top beach vacation spot.
Sun and Surf Beach Shop reopens and grows after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Retailer News
Oct. 31, 2025
Anna Maria Island, Florida, retailer anticipates growth after reopening and changing its merchandise presentation earlier this year.
New Mote SEA attraction comes with brand new gift shop
Retailer News
Oct. 28, 2025
Local and sustainable souvenirs are front and center in the gift shop at this new aquarium in Sarasota, Florida.
Crane Point Museum & Nature Center revamps gift shop
Retailer News
Oct. 21, 2025
The renovated store matches the color scheme and theme throughout the recently redesigned museum.
The Petting Zoo rebrands to Zoologee
Wholesaler News
Sept. 3, 2025
From Petting Zoo to Zoologee: With this new chapter the company has a new name but the same passion for nature, learning and joyful connection.
From concept to reality
Profiles
Sept. 2, 2025
Cuffy’s vision of creating a retail destination on Cape Cod is a longtime dream come true.
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells opens new resort gift shop
Retailer News
Aug. 13, 2025
The new gift shop debut follows a $64 million renovation at the Palm Springs-area resort.
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.
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