Mary Williams-Villano
Theft prevention strategies
Business
March 27, 2023
Keep shoplifters at bay by learning a few tricks from these savvy retailers.
Coastal Connections Conference January 2023: Drive Traffic, Sales and Profits with Social Media
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
Crystal Media’s Steph Bechard motivates attendees to set SMART goals to drive traffic to their stores with social media.
Coastal Connections Conference January 2023: Emerging Beach, Coastal and Nautical Product Trends
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
From sustainable products to shop-branded goods, these beach, coastal and nautical merchandise trends are gaining traction.
Coastal Connections Conference 2023: Creating Coastal Connections
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
Panelists and the audience share advice and experiences for making connections with employees, customers, the community and other retailers.
Coastal Connections Conference January 2023: Maximum Impact Store Ideas
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
Retail Rehab, Loggerhead Marine Life Center and Margaritaville Resort Orlando all share practical ideas for improving the store vibe to increase sales.
Coastal Connections Conference 2023: Effective Buying Strategies
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
Attendees learned what to do and what not to do during three presentations from experts in buying and inventory management.
Coastal Connections Conference January 2023: The Fastest Path to Cash and Calm
Coastal Connections Conference
Feb. 24, 2023
Keynote Speaker Cathy Donovan Wagner of RetailMavens inspires attendees to rethink their finances.
An appetite for retail
Articles
Jan. 19, 2023
Frenchy’s Off the Hook Gift Shop is giving Clearwater, Florida vacationers and locals another reason to visit the famous restaurant.
Success with souvenirs
Presentation
Jan. 3, 2023
Creating well-thought-out displays can give souvenir sales a boost.
Finding synergy
Sidebar
Dec. 31, 2022
Fun with fixtures
Presentation
Sept. 18, 2022
Fixtures don’t need to be boring; they can have personality and spark conversations and sales.
Wisdom for your windows
Presentation
Aug. 9, 2022
The front windows of your store can be a persuasive tool to lure customers inside.
Checkout area dos and don’ts
Presentation
June 10, 2022
Maximize the cash desk and area around it to make a lasting impression and boost sales.
All about the ambiance
Presentation
Feb. 15, 2022
Give your store a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere and shoppers will want to stay a while — and buy.
What's on the outside matters
Presentation
Dec. 30, 2021
The right messaging on the outside of your store will guide the right customers inside.
The greatness of a greeting
Sidebar
Dec. 19, 2021
Make 'em laugh?
Sidebar
Oct. 23, 2021
Making your store accessible
Sidebar
Aug. 29, 2021
Take customers on a journey
Presentation
Aug. 29, 2021
Willy Nilly Trading Co.’s well-crafted displays make customers stay for a while.
Jewelry Displays: Wearing memories of the Cape
Coastal Connection
June 15, 2021
Customers feel at home at the Gilded Oyster in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
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