Shop Talk

The gay adult store has weathered its share of political pressures and has helped the LGBTQIA+ community thrive in Southern California. (Note: This story appears in the April 2023 issue of SE Magazine) Founded in 1960 on the cusp of the sexual revolution, Circus of Books is the longest-standing gay adult store in Los Angeles. Its institutional status is thanks to no...

Feelmore’s LGBTQIA+ Founder and Owner Nenna Joiner edifies their approach to Pride. (Note: This story appears in the April 2023 issue of SE Magazine) The world is not a mirror, an exact reflection of; it isn’t glass, transparently pure, and it isn’t opaque, as in isolation. The world is a prism: light moves through the world, each of us dispersing that...

How support for the LGBTQIA+ community could involve more than just a “gay” section. (Note: This story appears in the April 2023 issue of SE Magazine) F airvilla, an adult megastore throughout Florida, is one of the many across the country which has expanded their outreach to the LGBTQ+ community over the years. Purchasing Coordinator, Debra Peterson, says that Fairvilla has expanded...

(Note: This story appears in the February 2023 issue of SE Magazine) Nalpac has acquired boutique distributor ENTRENUE in a move that boosts the overall profile for both brands. T-Mobile and Sprint. The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox. Heinz and Kraft. Elon Musk and Twitter. AT&T and Time Warner. All of the above are examples of seismic industry-specific acquisitions. Mergers...

(Note: This story appears in the December 2022 issue of STOREROTICA Magazine) *Story by Josh Ortiz In a new segment, Josh Ortiz of XR Brands answers retailers’ most pressing questions. Editor’s note: This new article series, authored by XR Brands’ Josh Ortiz, will help answer questions from retailers and customers. If you have a question you’d like to see featured in Dear...

(Note: This story appears in the December 2022 issue of STOREROTICA Magazine) *Story by Dr. Sunny Rodgers Dr. Sunny Rodgers discusses trends, projections, and strategies to help retailers capitalize on the power — and the price — of love. V alentine’s Day can be a welcome reprieve after notoriously slow sales in January. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, Valentine’s Day...

(Note: This story appears in the December 2022 issue of STOREROTICA Magazine) The Museum of Sex features exhibits and galleries dedicated to showcasing various artists and erotica, the history of sex and more. There’s also a bar and, of course, one of the funnest gift shops a museum-goer could hope for. Kit Richardson has been with the Museum of Sex for...

(Note: This story appears in the October 2022 issue of STOREROTICA Magazine) After nearly 30 years in the adult retail industry, pjur is revamping its look with new colors and visuals including their “Lights on” and “Lights off” color palettes. Among some of the most successful rebrands in history, you can count the likes of company giants like Apple, McDonald's and...

(Note: This story appears in the August 2022 issue of Storerotica Magazine) For Exposé owner Dino Palmiotto, personal and professional lines blurred in the most magical ways. T here’s an old Yiddish adage: “Der Mensch Tracht, Un Gott Lacht,” which means “Man plans and God laughs.” Dino Palmiotto’s lifelong dream was to be an FBI agent, but it wasn’t meant to be. In 1993,...