Kristen Hampshire
Lakeside retail: Anchored to Lake Erie
Coastal Connection
July 8, 2024
Offering classic nautical pieces gives customers products they can wear and use through the ages.
Lakeside retail: On bay time
Coastal Connection
July 8, 2024
Combining a bistro and boutique into a festive destination encourages a celebration that starts or ends with shopping.
Lakeside retail: Inspired by the outdoors
Coastal Connection
July 8, 2024
Buy smart and consider what guests can find at your shop that is not widely available.
From Bali to Cali
Profiles
July 5, 2024
A mother-daughter team imports inspiration for an expanding business rooted in fair trade and community spirit.
Suncatchers’ Dream reopens after Hurricane Ian
Retailer News
May 29, 2024
Owner Daniel Thompson lost everything, except his dream, in the hurricane that destroyed Sanibel Island’s infrastructure.
Town Pride launches franchise opportunities
Retailer News
April 18, 2024
Local love underpinned by community spirit and a commitment to sustainability define the brand that’s entering the retail sector.
Christmas Retail: Dreaming of a beach Christmas
Coastal Connection
Sept. 20, 2023
Coastal Christmas tree themes can run the gamut, from bright tropical tree themes to more neutral, nautical tree themes.
Christmas Retail: Tying Christmas with vacationland
Coastal Connection
Sept. 19, 2023
Get personal and offer original ornaments that send customers back to their happy place.
Christmas Retail: No ordinary ornaments
Coastal Connection
Sept. 18, 2023
Packable ornaments are easy take-homes for remembering the good times on vacation.
Jewelry Trends: Tootsie treasures
Coastal Connection
May 11, 2023
Focus on a niche, deliver attentive service and offer fun accessories that guests can afford.
Jewelry Trends: Lowcountry + local
Coastal Connection
May 11, 2023
Offer guests a truly local experience with creative products from area artists.
Jewelry Trends: Something special for everyone
Coastal Connection
May 11, 2023
Group similar motifs and sizes together and have something for the youth.
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.
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