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Scents of responsibility

July 2, 2025

Taking a sensory journey

July 2, 2025

Candles and aromatherapy products that capture the essence of the sea can spark sales at seaside stores.

Seas the scents

July 2, 2025

These sea-scented products evoke ocean vibes in living spaces near or far from the shore.

Yule “tide” treasures

July 2, 2025

Get your customers in the holiday spirit with these holiday favorites with a coastal twist.

Christmas at the coast

July 1, 2025

No matter the time of year, the holidays are a hit with vacationers who make their annual visits to the coast.

Retail with a splash

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.

July 1, 2025

Give customers an experience.

Get creative with cross promotion

Customers Count

July 1, 2025

Get creative with cross-promotion efforts.

How to tariff-proof your store

Retailer Reflections

July 1, 2025

How-to tariff proof your coastal store.

Smart souvenir strategies

July 1, 2025

Smart strategies for seaside souvenirs.

Guy Harvey and Xtratuf launch new ankle boot

Wholesaler News

June 27, 2025

A portion of proceeds from sales benefit ocean conservation.

North Carolina Aquarium receives donation from coastal retailer

June 27, 2025

The Cottage Shop donated $1,600 to the aquarium to help with sea turtle conservation work.

Lotus and Luna expands into home fragrance with intention-driven candle line

Wholesaler News

June 27, 2025

Clean-burning, coconut wax candles designed to promote healing and mindfulness while being sustainable.

Gift for Life honors Doug Cofiell during Retailer Excellence Awards

June 26, 2025

In honor of Cofiell, over $38,000 has been raised for World Central Kitchen during summer market events to date.

AAA projects heavy domestic travel July 4 week

June 26, 2025

Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year, with road trips and flights setting records.

Import cargo levels expected to surge

June 16, 2025

NRF anticipates many retailers will take advantage of 90-day reductions in tariffs this summer to import their orders.

Registration opens for September Surf Expo

June 13, 2025

The Sept. 4-6 watersports and coastal lifestyle trade show brings together the best in surf, resort, boutique and outdoor markets.

Heart on Main Street announces Dallas fundraising event

June 11, 2025

The event will raise funds for independent retailers affected by natural disasters across the country.

Father’s Day spending to hit $24B in 2025

June 10, 2025

An NRF survey finds that consumer spending around Father’s Day is up from $22.4 billion spent in 2024.

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