Megan Smalley
Coastal Connections gives Surf Expo attendees new opportunities to learn and grow
Events
Sept. 29, 2026
Surf attendees had access to six classroom style educational sessions, with topics including inventory management, AI applications in retail and more.
Something more in store
Profiles
Sept. 11, 2026
The Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay gift shop in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, offers guests more than traditional retail with vibrant displays and live mermaids and pirates showing off what’s in store.
Refresh play time
Product Trends
Sept. 10, 2026
Toys and games can be a popular category for museum stores, and these retailers are responding to the latest trends and play patterns.
Fashionable fun
Merchandising
Sept. 10, 2026
Amusement park and water park retailers find strategic ways to merchandise apparel and related accessories in their stores.
Aquatic appeal
Product Trends
Sept. 10, 2026
Aquarium and marine rescue center gift shop customers are drawn to memorable plush, custom creations and local finds they can take home.
An idea takes flight
Profiles
July 13, 2026
Plenty Mercantile shares how an idea for an airport store turned into a reality in 2023 and the benefits of these new partnerships.
Plenty of sustainability
Sidebar
July 13, 2026
Iconic stop with a new shop
Sidebar
July 10, 2026
Highway highlights
Merchandising
July 10, 2026
As Route 66 celebrates its centennial, destination retailers help travelers remember the occasion with souvenirs and mementos.
One unique boutique
Profiles
July 10, 2026
Majestic Meadows combines animal encounters with boutique retail finds for a one-of-a-kind farm experience.
Playful with plush
Merchandising
July 10, 2026
When park retailers find playful ways to showcase plush, it easily becomes a top-performing category.
Natural attractions
Merchandising
July 9, 2026
Having a strategy to show off rocks, gems and minerals pays off for destination retailers.
Natural winners
Product Trends
July 9, 2026
Several themes seem to go over big at zoo stores, including small-sized options, soft plush, squishy souvenirs and conservation-focused finds.
Making moves
Sidebar
July 9, 2026
Miracle Flights and Paradies Lagardere celebrate one-year partnership
Retailer News
June 15, 2026
Paradies Lagardere airport retail sales of Skyler plush toy help to provide free commercial flights for kids in need of life-changing medical care.
SGN and Seaside Retailer win 2026 Azbee Awards for editorial excellence
Business
June 9, 2026
The publications received one national award and several regional awards for editorial and design excellence.
Filled with faith
Product Trends
May 4, 2026
Incorporating inspirational and faith-based gifts serves customers looking for encouraging keepsakes and gifts to share with loved ones back home.
Making a faith statement with merchandise
Sidebar
May 4, 2026
A coastal concept
Profiles
May 4, 2026
Cuffy’s of Cape Cod invites guests to enjoy experiential retail from the outside to the inside of the 20,000-square-foot store.
Trailside treasures
Product Trends
May 4, 2026
Travel-sized souvenirs like stickers and magnets go over big with visitors to park stores, along with some unique products made locally or that prioritize sustainability.
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