Kristin Ely
Matching moments
Sidebar
Dec. 23, 2025
Tidal trends
Trends
Dec. 23, 2025
Coastal apparel and resortwear are experiencing a style upgrade while maintaining their breezy comfort and sentimental appeal.
Beach-day essentials
Sidebar
Dec. 23, 2025
Keep customers comfortable, cool, and well-equipped with beach accessories that deliver convenience and style.
Carefree beach days
Trends
Dec. 23, 2025
Give your customers the beach retreat they seek with products that make a day at the beach a breeze.
Good things are coming in 2026
Editor's Note
Dec. 22, 2025
Look ahead to good things in 2026.
Sweets, snacks and sauces, oh my!
Trends
Oct. 29, 2025
Food is a growing category for coastal retailers who want to share favorite flavors from their beachy spots.
One sweet idea
Profiles
Oct. 29, 2025
Sea Shack Candy Co. blends Swedish confections with charm for a new destination candy shop that delights locals and visitors in Carmel, California.
Finders keepers
Sidebar
Oct. 29, 2025
Keeping up with the kids
Trends
Oct. 29, 2025
Kids’ products from toys to apparel and accessories are exploding in coastal areas, and retailers can join in on the fun.
What’s your story?
Editor's Note
Oct. 28, 2025
What makes your store and story unique?
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show brings strong energy and new categories
Events
Sept. 25, 2025
New pavilions, trending products and a record number of exhibitors highlight a strong show.
Rising to the occasion
Sidebar
Sept. 4, 2025
Retailers have plenty of apparel options to appeal to customers seeking a coastal aesthetic and feel.
Pampering products
Sidebar
Sept. 2, 2025
Help your customers elevate their beach experience with health and beauty products that heal, protect and bring out the scents and sensations of the beach.
Creating a tribe
Sidebar
Sept. 2, 2025
Basking in the beach
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Pamper patrons with the scents and sensations of the sea.
Capturing sea vibes
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Apparel trends along the coast are soft, retro and souvenir-centric.
The sky’s the limit
Editor's Note
Aug. 29, 2025
Let the sky be the only limit you encounter.
Trim the trees
Sidebar
July 3, 2025
Scents of responsibility
Sidebar
July 2, 2025
Taking a sensory journey
Trends
July 2, 2025
Candles and aromatherapy products that capture the essence of the sea can spark sales at seaside stores.
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