Kristin Ely
Put the fun in the sun
Trends
Nov. 6, 2024
Help make kids’ trips to the beach more memorable and enjoyable with toys and games that enhance family beach vacations.
You name it
Trends
Nov. 6, 2024
Products that include a location name add must-have qualities to coastal gifts and souvenirs.
Retailer resilience
Editor's Note
Nov. 5, 2024
Make 2025 your best year yet.
Coastal Connections Conference includes buying opportunities
Coastal Connections Conference
Oct. 29, 2024
The Boardwalk events feature over 30 of the top beach, coastal and nautical wholesalers.
Rob Wheeler of Wheeler Manufacturing passes away
Wholesaler News
Oct. 16, 2024
Son of founders joined the family business in 1978, leading sales for the jewelry wholesaler.
Surf Expo September signals renewed industry optimism
Events
Sept. 26, 2024
Attendance up 7% year over year with new surf brands emerging among the 650-plus exhibiting companies.
Clothes with a conscience
Trends
Aug. 28, 2024
From eco-friendly printing processes to sustainable fabrics, eco-conscious apparel brands are giving customers a way to fashionably support ocean-saving efforts.
Sharpen those skills
Editor's Note
Aug. 28, 2024
Sharpen your retail skills.
Hurricane Beryl affects summer retailer momentum
Retailer News
Aug. 27, 2024
Power outages and flooding affected business at The Admiralty in Galveston, Texas, for weeks after the storm.
Michael Hale to host VIP workshop at Coastal Connections Conference
Coastal Connections Conference
Aug. 23, 2024
New VIP registration option includes a pre-conference dinner, breakfast and 2-hour workshop.
Bottling up the beach
Business
July 8, 2024
Help customers experience the benefits of aromatherapy products and candles with healing and memory-evoking properties.
Setting your intention
Editor's Note
July 5, 2024
What is your store’s intention?
Coastal Connections Conference announces 2025 keynote speaker
Coastal Connections Conference
June 19, 2024
Savvy Shopkeeper Founder Kathy Cruz to share essential financial metrics to propel your coastal store’s success.
Seaside Retailer and SGN win 2024 AZBEE Awards for editorial and design excellence
Business
June 11, 2024
National and regional awards were bestowed in the company profile and magazine redesign categories.
Coastal Connections Conference returns to Orlando in February 2025
Coastal Connections Conference
May 30, 2024
New date pattern and schedule designed for added convenience and opportunities.
Inspired by the sea
Trends
May 29, 2024
Jewelry styles along the coast are capturing tranquility with colors, symbols and elements reminiscent of the ocean.
Worth the trip
Editor's Note
May 23, 2024
Make your store worth the trip.
Virtual gift and souvenir show, vGift, to launch this summer
Events
April 29, 2024
Fully virtual gift and souvenir show is the first of its kind for the resort, destination and gift industry.
Coco Rose expands Palm Desert presence
Retailer News
April 10, 2024
New Coco Rose “Last Chance” Outlet features discounted prices.
Feel-good finds
Trends
April 3, 2024
Give customers another reason to smile with products that are good for the environment.
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