Hawaii Business Magazine

How The Art Source Became a Manufacturing Powerhouse in Hawai‘i

December 17, 2025

The diversified company performs upwards of 80% of its production on O‘ahu. Here’s how they grew their business while keeping production local.

Honlulu Magazine

Maui Wildfires, A Year Later: CocoNene’s Comeback

August 9, 2024

A year after the local housewares company lost its flagship Front Street store, we talk with co-owner Kent Unterman about his path forward and plans to return to Lahaina.

PACIFIC BUSINESS NEWS

CocoNene’s Bold Business Plan

March 15, 2024

The Lahaina fire destroyed CocoNene’s flagship store on Front Street last August. The company responded by building 4 new stores in six months.

Island News

CocoNene's Exclusive Hawai'i Handcrafted Gifts A MUST For The Holidays!

October 22, 2025

CocoNene at Kahala Mall offers a curated selection of exclusive, handcrafted gifts made right here in Hawai‘i. From personalized keepsakes to unique local treasures, every item is designed to celebrate the spirit and creativity of the islands.

ABC7 Bay Area

Bay Area Native and Lahaina business owner shares loss, impact after fire

August 13, 2023

MAUI, Hawaii (KGO) -- When in Lahaina, locals and tourists alike visit the CocoNene shop on Front Street for items made on the Hawaiian Islands, including home décor, wall art and photo frames.

MAUI NOW

Maui Businesses Share Stories of Resilience After Lahaina Wildfire Disaster

July 16, 2024

After losing their flagship store on Front Street in Lahaina last year, CocoNene founders Kent and Lori Untermann opened another Maui store in December at the Maui Harbor Shops Maalaea. CocoNene is a retailer that deisgns, produces and sells its own products in Hawaii.

Pacific Business News

Hawaii company turns wage increases into advantage with 'operational equity' model

January 14, 2026

The Art Source Inc. — parent company of Pictures Plus, Plus Interiors, California Closets and CocoNene — approaches wages and compensation differently to retain employees by paying above minimum wage and rewarding high performance.

Hawaii Public Radio

CocoNene opens new stores after Lahaina fire destroyed flagship location

March 15, 2024

Amongh the 800 businesses lost in the Lahaina fires was the top-selling location of lifestyle brand, CocoNene. The company specializes in locally made, colorful wooden decor.