Pipedream CEO’s memo regarding BLM applauded internally
As the CEO of Pipedream Products, Matthew Matsudaira is in the position to deem the company’s responsibilities, both internally and to its customers. Due to the recent events, Matsudaira released a memo to employees this week surrounding the worldwide protests promoting systemic police reform and the...
Lion’s roar, interview with Michael Moran of Lion’s Den
As the founder of Lion’s Den, Michael Moran has been privy to almost a half-century of progression in the adult industry, including a nationwide expansion of his pride of stores.
(Note: This Store Spotlight appears...
Between the Sheets: The STOREROTICA Interview with Sportsheets President Julie Stewart
(Note: This story appears in the April 2020 issue of STOREROTICA.)
Google Maps will tell you the drive from Anchorage, Alaska to Huntington Beach, California is 61 hours. For Sportsheets president Julie Stewart, it took two...
MDScienceCBD: CBG & the next level of sexual enhancement
CBD is more than a growing-louder buzzword. It’s an active ingredient in quantifiable success for customers and companies, like MDScienceCBD, spearheading its infusion in erotic retail.
(Note: This is lead story in the February STOREROTICA issue's...
Sensual healing with Dr. Jack’s CBD
An interview with Richie Harris of Dr. Jack’s CBD explains the connection between CBD and sexual wellness, while Harris answers some key questions retailers may have about what CBD is really all about.
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Megan Swartz on what sells — and what doesn’t — at Deja Vu’s Love...
As Director of Purchasing for the Déjà Vu Adult Retail Group, Megan Swartz dishes on rechargeable items, brand awareness and mainstream displays, as well as Déjà Vu’s plans to keep customers physically in stores.
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Tim Unglesbee: On the front lines of high-end adult retail
When prompted to run Déjà Vu’s Adult Emporium store in Las Vegas, Tim Unglesbee saw a career change. Fifteen years later, as Deja Vu’s Director of Retail Operations, he’s had a front row seat...
Déjà Vu’s Love Boutiques aren’t your granddaddy’s bookstores
With more than 50 years and 60 Love Boutique adult stores, Déjà Vu has proven to be a trendsetting adult retail group. Here, their Director of Operations, Ryan Carlson, explains what sets their stores...
Soaring on Cloud 9
Cloud 9 bills itself as the first and only premium, all-natural aphrodisiac drink. Its President, John Holohan believes Cloud 9 can give the wellness drink industry a sexy-time boost.
The seatbelt. GPS. Google. Some of...