Kristen Hampshire
Tide-turning towel displays
Merchandising
Sept. 2, 2025
The latest beach towels provide attractive display options and are packed with purpose and portability.
Style forecast
Sidebar
Sept. 2, 2025
For the beach and beyond: Beach Bags
Trends
Sept. 2, 2025
Seaside retailers stock a variety of beach bags for practical purchases, gifting, accessorizing and impulse.
Starfish Award Winner: Little Anchor Boutique
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
Aug. 29, 2025
Little Anchor Boutique finds many ways to connect and give back to its Cape Cod community.
Mermaids on Cape Cod owner goes back to her roots
Retailer News
July 23, 2025
Shari Aussant returns to Wareham, Massachusetts, to open a second store where here retailing journey began over 30 years ago.
Retail with a splash
Profiles
July 1, 2025
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium Shop is guests’ first engaging window into a landmark experience.
Starfish Award Winner: Gifted Hilton Head
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
July 1, 2025
Gifted Hilton Head goes all in on its charitable initiatives by hosting Give Back Day and supporting other causes.
A ripple effect
Profiles
April 29, 2025
What began as a venture to introduce branded Lake Wallenpaupack gear to the Poconos market has rippled into a trio of complementary businesses.
Coastal Jewelry: Coastal Meets Country
Coastal Connection
April 29, 2025
Jewelry is eye candy and leveraging its visual appeal invites customers to see and spend.
Coastal Jewelry: Curated on the coast
Coastal Connection
April 29, 2025
“Stay true to your brand, location and environment” with a focus on offering high-quality coastal jewelry.
Coastal Jewelry: Surf and sparkle
Coastal Connection
April 29, 2025
Encourage guests to treat themselves by sharing a bit of information about jewelry and offering a variety with a balance between affordability and quality.
Starfish Award Winner: My Darling Maine
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
April 29, 2025
My Darling Maine in Bar Harbor, Maine, finds ways to give that make it part of the community’s story.
Oregon Coast Aquarium breathes new ‘sea’ life into its gift shop
Retailer News
March 26, 2025
Extensive renovations and merchandising overhauls offer a store experience that connects guests to museum experience and Pacific Northwest coast.
New Shedd Aquarium store offers immersive experience
Retailer News
Feb. 27, 2025
Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium completed a centennial-centered project that is engaging more visitors in the store’s curated products that give back.
Bright return
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
The Islander Owner Anita Cereceda inspires seaside retailers as they rebuild following Hurricane Ian and the challenges of last fall’s storms.
Timelessly original
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
The Original Sand Dollar and its third-generation owners have infused fresh offerings while sustaining a community legacy known for its hospitality.
Starfish Award Winner: Mermaids on Cape Cod
Starfish Award Winner Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
Mermaids on Cape Cod is passionate about helping other businesses and organizations in need in its community.
Ocean launches Echoes of Blue collection
Wholesaler News
Jan. 29, 2025
New mini styled pieces introduced at Surf expo and Atlanta Market are designed for layering.
A.T. Storrs is golden
Wholesaler News
Jan. 29, 2025
The travel retail supplier celebrates 50 years of offering products inspired by the natural world.
A force for good
Sidebar
Jan. 6, 2025
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