CocoNene, the local brand known for its made in Hawaiʻi products, has expanded its presence at International Market Place on Oʻahu. The Waikīkī expansion is part of rebuilding and recovery efforts after the Lahaina flagship store was lost in the West Maui fire in August of 2023. It also comes a month after the grand opening of their new store in Māʻalaea, Maui at the Maui Harbor Shops.
On March 12, the popular Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, a fun family-centric poke concept featuring Signature Hawaiian Poke Bowls, Dole Soft Serve, and boba milk teas, celebrated its one year anniversary at International Market Place in Waikiki. Co-Founded by Hawai’i born native, Raymond Reyes, Uncle Sharkii’s has seen tremendous growth over the past year and continues to dominate the local market.
Hawaii retailers are feeling optimistic as we move into the second month of the year. Those feelings follow a Christmas season that had a strong local showing. Pacific Business News editor-in-chief A. Kam Napier has more.