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Islander Energy: Fort Myers Beach shop remains a beacon of light after disaster

As seen in Waterfront Living 2023. On Sept. 28, 2022, everything changed for Anita Cereceda, owner of three specialty retail shops in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Hurricane Ian hit, and the next morning, Cereceda woke... more »

Indaba introduces subtle, upscale home décor inspired by the shore

As seen in Waterfront Living 2023. Indaba is reimagining the way consumers adorn their coastal homes. Indaba was founded in 1990 by Irene Held, a South African immigrant who wanted to share her love of... more »

Mobile boutique debuts with holiday presence, fresh Christmas trees

Joshua Tree, California, is a great place to visit in the winter — mild temperatures, stunning landscapes, desert flora and fauna, and the unique and distinctive Joshua Tree. The one thing it was missing was... more »

Eid Creations brings Ramadan, Eid partyware to untapped market

As seen in Holiday Shop 2023 To act as a pioneer in an underrepresented marketplace is no easy feat, but Eid Creations has helped to create a more inclusive retail space by doing just that.... more »

The Whitney Shop celebrates the ‘artists among us’

Community is at the heart of The Whitney Shop. Situated in the lively Meatpacking District in Manhattan is The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. According to the museum,... more »

5 minutes with ANDMORE’s Sarah Mount

Editor's note: Since the time of this interview, International Market Centers (IMC) has rebranded as ANDMORE. All IMC references in the quotes have been updated to reflect the company's new name for clarity's sake.  As... more »

Editor’s picks: Atlanta Market laden with new, shopworthy finds

Buyers worldwide gathered in the Peach State for Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta. The summer 2023 edition took place July 11-17 and featured fresh product from more than 6,000 lines across AmericasMart's three buildings, plus a... more »

What is your AIQ?

Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, seems like it was dropped on us like an explosion without warning. It literally is being discussed in its possible applications in every facet of our lives and in... more »