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Men's Collections: Reeling in the guys at Randy's
Coastal Connection
March 27, 2023
Position men's items so they don't have to hunt the store to find what they are looking for.
Men's Collections: More at the shore
Coastal Connection
March 27, 2023
When men ask for a product, listen up. Buy with your audience and brand aesthetic in mind.
Men's Collections: An essential experience
Coastal Connection
March 27, 2023
Know your clientele and evolve with their tastes to offer a top-shelf experience that feels every bit like a club.
Retail on the Lake: A special kind of island vibe
Coastal Connection
Feb. 20, 2023
Portability is key for Put-in-Bay island gifts so customers can easily transport what they purchase by ferry or personal watercraft.
Retail on the Lake: A Southwest beach oasis
Coastal Connection
Feb. 15, 2023
Offering go-to brands with a mix of namedrop items that tourists love gives customers a reason to return.
Retail on the Lake: A happy place on the lake
Coastal Connection
Feb. 10, 2023
Cross merchandising products and constantly switching up displays, keeps guests perusing for up to an hour.
Kid's Retail: Creating a niche
Coastal Connection
Dec. 28, 2022
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Kidz complements the adjoining gift shop with adorable gifts for the littles.
Kid's Retail: A playful ad-venture
Coastal Connection
Dec. 24, 2022
Very Ventura's kid's cove beacons children to an under-the-sea experience.
Kid's Retail: In the business of fun
Coastal Connection
Dec. 21, 2022
Hilton Head Toys keeps the littlest shoppers coming back for more.
Maryland gift shop takes home two business awards
Retailer News
Nov. 14, 2022
Ophiuroidea gift shop earns accolades for its welcoming environment and selection of locally made wares.
Impulsive forces
Trends
Nov. 8, 2022
When strategically stocked and displayed, last-minute impulse buys can ring in big sales for coastal retailers.
Casual Apparel: Southern comforts
Coastal Connection
Oct. 29, 2022
Combining known brands with local flavor appeals to southern and surf clientele.
What The Fin launches Breast Cancer Awareness line
Wholesaler News
Oct. 25, 2022
Five dollars from every sale is donated to American Cancer Society.
Capitalizing on casual
Trends
Oct. 24, 2022
Coastal shops can offer versatile wear-anywhere styles that appeal to customers’ beachy sides and their desire for comfortable threads no matter the on- or off-shore occasion.
Casual Apparel: Telling a Story
Coastal Connection
Oct. 21, 2022
Customers appreciate clothing with a purpose behind the brand.
Casual Apparel: Seeking out smaller brands
Coastal Connection
Oct. 14, 2022
Carrying colorful threads in a range of price points invites spontaneous buys.
Beach Memories creator earns a ‘Tenti-Cool’ win
Retailer News
Oct. 14, 2022
Maryland-based glass gallery, jeweler and bead wholesaler took home a Judge's Choice Award from Art X Art Festival.
Sunshine State Apparel's Flamingo Strong shirts benefit hurricane victims
Retailer News
Oct. 10, 2022
All proceeds from the shirts support Hurricane Ian relief.
Tabby Shore recognized by Lowcountry’s Best Awards
Retailer News
Sept. 22, 2022
Beaufort, South Carolina, store voted best boutique and best gift shop by locals.
Happy Flamingo gains more space to share the love
Retailer News
Sept. 20, 2022
A new location in St. Petersburg allows owner Sandi Roper to continue her southern hospitality with more inventory to shop.
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