Seaside Retailer

seaside retailer

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

seaside retailer
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
“I am excited for the many more stories and stores we have yet to feature and how maybe something they are doing might ignite something within you to further pursue your dreams.”

Where plush meets personal

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Where plush meets personal
Family-owned and relationship-driven, The RGU Group is reimagining souvenir plush with simple customization and fast turnaround times.

New owners step in at Bethany Surf Shop

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

New owners step in at Bethany Surf Shop
For 45 years, Bethany Surf Shop has been go-to destination in Bethany Beach, Delaware, for surfing gear, apparel and beach essentials. While much has stayed the same for the surf shop over the years, Kimberly and Jake Neff stepped in as new owners of the store this year.

Surfrider Foundation volunteers remove 365,000 pounds of US beach trash

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Volunteers collected 870,000 itemized pieces of trash last year, with 83% of those items being made of single-use plastic.

Heart on Main Street introduces Independent Rebuild Project

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Heart on Main Street introduces Independent Rebuild Project
Heart on Main Street, a nonprofit organization focused on helping independent retailers, has introduced its Independent Rebuild Project as a hands-on initiative to support independent retailers recovering from disaster.

Mermaids on Cape Cod owner returns to her roots

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Mermaids on Cape Cod owner returns to her roots
For 10 years, she wheeled around in a repurposed coffee truck carting around Mermaids on Cape Cod goods. After curating her Mermaids on Cape Cod boutique in oceanfront West Dennis, Massachusetts, Aussant followed a calling to return home.

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells opens new resort gift shop

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells opens new resort gift shop
“The store has been such a great addition for guests to give them a more comfortable stay,” says Store Director David Vargas. “A guest can stay their entire visit at the resort and instead of going off-site for any essentials or outfits, they can get all of that here.

Pura Vida Bracelets acquired by CriticalPoint affiliates

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Pura Vida Bracelets acquired by CriticalPoint affiliates
Affiliates of CriticalPoint have acquired the Pura Vida Bracelets brand from Vera Bradley Inc. Founded in 2010, La Jolla, California-based Pura Vida began as a digitally native jewelry and lifestyle accessories brand, selling handcrafted bracelets and jewelry made by artisans from Costa Rica.

Refresh for the fall

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Refresh for the fall
By MICHAEL HALE
“There are many ways to embrace fall fashion and appeal to both local shoppers and tourists in the shoulder season.”

Why great retailers ask for help

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Why great retailers ask for help
By CATHY DONOVAN WAGNER
“No one expects you to run your retail business alone, but it is up to you to ask for help.”

Four elements to quality customer experiences

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Four elements to quality customer experiences
By TOM BORG
“When you use all four of these elements, you can form the beginning of a beautiful relationship with your customer.”

Taking flight

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Taking flight
Customers are flocking to products featuring their favorite coastal feathered friends..

Knot-ical touches

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Knot-ical touches
From dock to decor, these rope-inspired finds tie everything together in a nautical way..

Juicy finds

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Juicy finds
Bright, bold and bursting with tropical personality — these pineapple picks steal the show..

Fun in the sun

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Fun in the sun
Get soaked in smiles — these games and toys are made for ocean, pool deck or sandy fun..

Flip side

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Flip side
It’s only flips and no flops with gifts and accessories that feature fun beachy footwear..

Coral crush

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Coral crush
Bring the beauty of the reef ashore with coral-themed pieces full of ocean charm..