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Sun and Surf Beach Shop reopens and grows after hurricanes Helene and Milton

Oct. 31, 2025

Anna Maria Island, Florida, retailer anticipates growth after reopening and changing its merchandise presentation earlier this year.

Secrets of metrics

Oct. 29, 2025

Grow your retail business with a balanced approach to hard and soft KPIs.

Sweets, snacks and sauces, oh my!

Oct. 29, 2025

Food is a growing category for coastal retailers who want to share favorite flavors from their beachy spots.

Oct. 29, 2025

Sea Shack Candy Co. blends Swedish confections with charm for a new destination candy shop that delights locals and visitors in Carmel, California.

Finders keepers

Oct. 29, 2025

Keeping up with the kids

Oct. 29, 2025

Kids’ products from toys to apparel and accessories are exploding in coastal areas, and retailers can join in on the fun.

The power of place

Oct. 29, 2025

Three destinations, three ways: coastal retailers share how thoughtful name-drop presentations mixing place-based products with an array of gifts inspire more buys.

Making retail sparkle

Oct. 29, 2025

At Emporium@C’s, Orange Beach, Alabama, and Perdido Key, Florida, locations, every day feels like a parade — sequins, sparkle and coastal flair included.

Over 21 million Americans projected to cruise in 2026

Oct. 28, 2025

AAA forecasts that 20.7 million Americans will embark on cruises this year and over 21.7 million in 2026.

New Mote SEA attraction comes with brand new gift shop

Oct. 28, 2025

Local and sustainable souvenirs are front and center in the gift shop at this new aquarium in Sarasota, Florida.

Starfish Award Winner: The Cottage Shop

Starfish Award Winner Profiles

Oct. 28, 2025

Giving back is stitched into the fabric of The Cottage Shop’s Outer Banks existence.

Phone etiquette that wins customers

Customers Count

Oct. 28, 2025

Fine tune your phone etiquette for success.

How to stop buying yourself broke

Retailer Reflections

Oct. 28, 2025

Break free from the buy-sell-broke cycle.

Blend festive flair with coastal charm

Oct. 28, 2025

Blend festive flair with coastal charm.

What’s your story?

Oct. 28, 2025

What makes your store and story unique?

ANDMORE launches “The Market Makers” podcast

Oct. 27, 2025

The weekly podcast will feature business leaders shaping the future of the design, furniture, lifestyle and home industries.

Crane Point Museum & Nature Center revamps gift shop

Oct. 21, 2025

The renovated store matches the color scheme and theme throughout the recently redesigned museum.

Guy Harvey teams with Hedley & Bennett to release marine-themed apron

Wholesaler News

Oct. 10, 2025

The new Hedley & Bennett aprons feature Guy Harvey’s archived scribble fish print.

Heart on Main Street wins 2026 HEARTS Award

Oct. 10, 2025

The nonprofit organization will receive the award at the 36th ARTS Award this January in Dallas.

OneCoast forms partnership with Mary Meyer

Wholesaler News

Oct. 9, 2025

Independent retailers will be able to shop for Mary Meyer products through OneCoast territory managers, showrooms and online.

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