The New Chain Gang

Lawson, Inc., Japan’s second-largest convenience store chain, opened its first two Hawai‘i locations in Waikiki over the summer. Called Lawson Station, these neighborhood stores operate under the philosophy “Bring Happiness and Harmony to our Community” and cater to the wants… More >

Wood Stock

Though long reputed for being Hawai‘i’s premier fine furniture maker and purveyor of exquisite furnishings for gracious island living, Martin & MacArthur is now stocking its stores with a unique array of wearable goods and limited-edition collectables—just in time for… More >

Gold Rush

OROGOLD Cosmetics provides the gold standard in skin care, literally, thanks to its exclusive line of high-end products made with real 24K colloidal gold—extremely small particles of gold that are easily absorbed into the body through the pores in the… More >

The Write Stuff

Sure, you can tweet about your Hawaiian vacation or update your Facebook status with pictures of your island getaway, but why not take time to send friends and family a thought-felt, handwritten letter recounting your travels? “Communicating online is so… More >

Surfin’ Turf

Ask any beach boy where his favorite surf spot is, and you’ll get as many answers as there are fish in the ocean. But ask where he goes to pick up his killer surf gear, and you’ll most likely hear… More >

County Cool

It’s hard not to stop and smile at Pine Chan and Pine Kun, the two pineapple-capped anime figures standing outside the trendy Waikiki retailer Pineapple County. “They’re our store mascots,” says store manager Monica Wakida. “Customers seem to really enjoy… More >

Leather is Better

Having recently opened its doors at Royal Hawaiian Center just last spring, Pipeline Leather offers both men and women an enviable selection of fashionable leather goods at reasonable prices. The locally owned store features items from some of the most… More >

Fierce Flagship

Open since September 2008, the Royal Hawaiian Apple Store is Hawai‘i’s only flagship Apple location where Apple fanatics can find everything they need to quelch their cravings for the latest Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad, software and accessories on the market…. More >

Globetrotter Gear

Fashion meets functionality at Rimowa, the first choice in travel gear for the international jetsetter. Founded in 1893, Rimowa has become known the world over for its German-designed hard-sided premium aluminum and polycarbonate luggage and suitcases that are durable yet… More >

Ministry of Sound

Good Guys Music and Sound, located between Jack in the Box and Zippy’s Restaurant on Kapahulu Avenue, is a mecca for serious musicians looking to score pre-owned instruments, electronics and sound systems at can’t-beat-‘em prices. The “good guys” behind the… More >

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