Kristin Ely
Setting your store apart
Product Trends
Feb. 6, 2024
Custom products can help destination retailers capture the unique aspects of their location and make mementos even more special.
Ringing in the New Year
Columns
Jan. 22, 2024
Ringing in the New Year with exciting additions.
In demand at destinations
Business
Jan. 17, 2024
Trending merchandise at zoo and museum gift stores adapt with the attraction’s exhibits and customer needs.
Sunshine Award Winner: Impressions of Saratoga
Sunshine Award Winner Profiles
Jan. 10, 2024
Saratoga Springs, New York, store supports causes close to home.
Covering all the bases
Business
Dec. 18, 2023
Buyers from a prominent museum and zoo share their best advice for buying and vendor relationships.
A timeless tradition
Columns
Nov. 22, 2023
Carrying on the timeless traditon of gift giving.
Soft, cuddly and worth it
Product Trends
Oct. 24, 2023
Plush is crushing sales at animal- themed venues for a multitude of reasons.
Make it a fall to remember
Columns
Oct. 23, 2023
Make the most of your time at trade shows this fall.
Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show welcomes a diverse range of buyers and exhibitors
Events
Oct. 18, 2023
Thousands of buyers gathered to place orders for the 2024 season.
Melissa Lew partners with One Tree Planted
Articles
Oct. 12, 2023
Eco-friendly jewelry company also launches National Parks Collection and new aquatic pieces.
Surf Expo wraps up summer show
Events
Sept. 22, 2023
The September event showcases strong demand for watersports and beach lifestyle products.
Beacon Design donates ornaments to Audubon Society
Wholesaler News
Sept. 12, 2023
More than 500 handcrafted ornaments were given to the Rhode Island nonprofit which advocates for conservation of native wildlife.
Coastal Connections Conference panel to share hiring and retention strategies
Events
Aug. 17, 2023
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Maui wildfire relief efforts.
Easy to relate
Columns
Aug. 5, 2023
Readers can relate to the stories appearing in SGN.
Coastal Connections Conference attendees will learn how to 'Put Experiential Retail into Action'
Events
July 28, 2023
Speakers from Dune Jewelry, Flip Flop Shops and Clarkston Consulting to share insights into this important aspect of brick-and-mortar retail during the Oct. 22-24 event.
GTS launches show in New Orleans
Articles
July 10, 2023
Crescent City Apparel & Jewelry show will be held Oct. 13-15.
So much in a name
Product Trends
June 22, 2023
Locals and visitors alike are going crazy for products that promote the places they love.
Getting to know you better
Columns
June 16, 2023
Maryland’s Salisbury Zoo reopens renovated gift shop
Retailer News
May 4, 2023
Renovation of Ocelot Spot is part of zoo’s rebranding.
Coastal Connections Conference returns to Orlando in October
Events
March 28, 2023
The Oct. 22-24 event includes educational sessions, networking and buying opportunities specifically designed for coastal retailers.
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