JULY-AUGUST 2025 ISSUE

Features


Cover Story: Retail with a splash
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium Shop offers guests an engaging window into a landmark experience.

Style Trend: Christmas at the coast
No matter the time of year, the holidays are a hit with vacationers who make their annual trip to the coast.

Retailer Update: Hope after Helene
Gifted in Tarpon Springs, Florida, didn’t give up after Helene, and received a much welcome grant to help.

Product Focus: Taking a sensory journey
Candles and aromatherapy products that capture the essence of the sea can spark sales.

Business: The ABCs of AI
Find out how to implement AI into your retail store to save you time and money.

Starfish Award: Gifted in giving
Gifted Hilton Head goes all in on its charitable initiatives by hosting Give Back Day and supporting other causes.