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Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 📅 Dec 6-9, 2026
📍 Myrtle Beach, SC
Check out the latest trends at the nation's largest and longest-running coastal resort & gift show!

The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, brings the nation’s retailers an unrivaled selection of themed merchandise, resort apparel, gifts and souvenirs. Now featuring more than 800-plus booths, the event, known among exhibitors and attendees as the “Big Kahuna,” remains the largest, longest-running coastal souvenir, resort merchandise and gift show in the nation. Here you'll see the industry’s leading resort and gift manufacturers and sales representatives in every product category, including resort gifts, souvenirs, novelties, nautical/coastal items, licensed products, beachwear, general gift and much more.

11/06/2026

One month to go. 🌴

Four days of fresh products, new supplier introductions, and focused coastal sourcing, December 6-9 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Start your must-see list, book your hotel, and bring your team.

Your quick month-out checklist:
✔ Register for your badge
✔ Book your stay through Connections Housing, the show’s approved housing partner
✔ Start a list of the product categories and suppliers you want to see
✔ Decide who’s coming with you so your team can cover more ground

Free registration for qualified buyers; link in the comments!

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Want a head start on what’s new? Begin in the New Exhibitor Product Preview Area.It’s a quick way to see product...
11/05/2026

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Want a head start on what’s new? Begin in the New Exhibitor Product Preview Area.

It’s a quick way to see products from first-time exhibitors in one place, before you head down the aisles. You might find a line that fits your store, or a new supplier worth adding to your must-see list. ✨

Find it in the registration area during show hours, then use the Exhibitor List and Floor Plan to track down the booths that caught your eye!

Register today; link in the comments.

11/03/2026

📝 Your December shopping list starts here.

🔍 Browse the Product Preview Guide, save the finds you want to see in person, and walk into Myrtle Beach with a plan.

🗓️ December 6-9 | 📍 Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Follow the links in the comments to view the full Product Preview Guide or to register for the show!

🗣️ One new supplier conversation can change what’s on your shelves.Maybe it’s a product line you haven’t seen before, or...
11/01/2026

🗣️ One new supplier conversation can change what’s on your shelves.

Maybe it’s a product line you haven’t seen before, or a maker whose work fits your customers better than you expected. Many buyers come to Grand Strand to see what’s new and to strengthen the supplier relationships they already count on. 🤝

⛱️ Before you come to Myrtle Beach, start a short list of the suppliers you want to meet. Then leave room for one or two names you didn’t plan on.

📍 December 6-9, 2026 | Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Exhibitor list and registration links in the comments.

Beach travelers want more than a souvenir. They want something they can’t get anywhere else. 🌊Read the full story via ou...
10/30/2026

Beach travelers want more than a souvenir. They want something they can’t get anywhere else. 🌊

Read the full story via our media partner, Seaside Retailer magazine; link in the comments.

As travelers start planning their 2027 trips, several travel reports highlight the growing importance of personal interest, flexibility and experience when travel planning. For 2027, favorite tr,Business

10/29/2026

Exhibitor Spotlight: Simply Southern | Booth #1811

Looking for the latest trending apparel, accessories, and gifts for your store? Be sure to visit Simply Southern at the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show!

Known for vibrant designs, comfortable styles, and everyday favorites, Simply Southern offers a wide variety of apparel, bags, drinkware, and accessories that customers love.

Hear from Pam Smith and get a sneak peek at some of the new collections they'll be showing off at the show!

10/28/2026

There's a lot to see in four days, and it goes further with more than one set of eyes.

Before you head to Myrtle Beach, sit down with your buying team and map it out:

📋 Who's covering which categories?
📋 Which suppliers are must-visits, and who's meeting them?
📋 When will you regroup to compare notes and decide?

Splitting up lets you see more products, compare more options and make confident decisions together before the show closes. It also helps to plan your priorities early.

📍 December 6-9, 2026 | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | Myrtle Beach, SC

🏖️🌴Coastal souvenir retail covers a lot of ground.There are the proven sellers customers expect to find on your shelves,...
10/26/2026

🏖️🌴Coastal souvenir retail covers a lot of ground.

There are the proven sellers customers expect to find on your shelves, the novelty items that get picked up on impulse, and the trend-driven products that give shoppers a reason to look again. A good merchandise mix usually has all three, and the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Show is a place to see them side by side before you commit.

So which one is highest on your list this year: souvenirs, novelties, trend items, or something else? Tell us your store type and what you're hoping to find.

🛍️ December 6-9, 2026 | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | Myrtle Beach, SC

Registration link in the comments!

10/24/2026

👀 View the Product Preview Guide and create your must-see list before touring the expo hall. Then leave a little room in the schedule for everything that isn't on it.

🌊🏖️ Some of the best finds at a trade show are the ones buyers weren't looking for: a new line in a booth you almost walked past, a supplier you hadn't met, a product that suddenly makes sense for your shelves. Start with the exhibitors and categories you already know you need, then give yourself time to wander the aisles.

Find the Product Preview Guide and Registration link in the comments.

From reef-safe sun care to ocean-mineral body sprays, coastal shoppers are looking for clean beauty that transports them...
10/22/2026

From reef-safe sun care to ocean-mineral body sprays, coastal shoppers are looking for clean beauty that transports them back to the beach. 🌊✨

See how brands are tapping into ocean-inspired wellness via our media partner, Seaside Retailer magazine; link in the comments.

People visit the coast for relaxation, recharging and feeling good. Health and beauty products can give coastal shoppers a way to take those good vibes home with them. Offerings range from sun and ski,Trends

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