Cover Story: Making retail sparkle
At Emporium@C, every day feels like a parade — sequins, sparkle and coastal flair included.

Merchandising: The power of place
Coastal retailers share how thoughtful name-drop presentations inspire more buys.

Product Trend: Keeping up with the kids
Kids' products are exploding in coastal areas, and retailers can join in on the fun.

Retailer Spotlight: One sweet idea
Sea Shack Candy Co. blends Swedish confections with charm for the new shop in Carmel, California.

Product Trend: Sweets, snacks and sauces, oh my!
Food is a growing category for coastal retailers who want to share flavors from beachy spots.

Business: Secrets of metrics
Grow your retail business with a balanced approach to hard and soft KPIs.

Starfish Award Winner: The Cottage Shop
Giving back is stitched into the fabric of The Cottage Shop's Outer Banks existence.