Intentional Retail

Today’s consumers, led by the growing spending force of millennials and Gen Z, are proving to be thoughtful and purposeful shoppers. Weighing every purchase, they give careful consideration whether a particular brand or store is... more »

Inspiring Start to 2022

Happy New Year! Plenty of inspiration and opportunities await retailers in 2022, and we have a glimpse into the latest souvenir and custom offerings in the latest issue of museums&MORE. Also in this issue, I... more »

Mood Enhancer

Kindness matters. So does our mental health, and social justice, and equality, as well as personal religious beliefs. And by all means, don’t forget to laugh because these trends that are so prevalent in our... more »

Happy Fall!

The fourth quarter is well underway and consumer spending doesn’t seem to be stalling. The National Retail Federation is optimistic in their October Monthly Economic Review. “There’s a saying that you should never underestimate the... more »

A Note from the Editor: Giving Back

As I write this, there is hope on the horizon. There is a swell of optimism that life will return to some semblance of normal again as the summer unfolds with less restrictions and less... more »

Transformations

The doldrums of winter are receding and spring, in many places, is in full swing! Thankfully, transformations are occurring everywhere and museums&MORE is hopeful that museums, zoos, aquariums and other destinations are either partially open,... more »

Spring Forth!

It won’t be long now! Spring has sprung, we’ve weathered the ultimate storm, and things are slowly getting back to normal. Retailers are resetting the shelves for the next season and as more cities and... more »

From the Editor Winter 2021

Welcome to a new year, one that is filled with hope and new beginnings! Celebrate the museums, zoos, aquariums, historical locations and other destinations that have overcome many challenges presented in 2020 and have shown... more »

Ready for More

The first issue of 2021 is here! The fact that we made it to 2021 is exciting, and we all know why, so I won’t revisit the chaos that was 2020. Here at Gift Shop... more »

Keep on Keeping On

Welcome to the Fall issue of Gift Shop. The last issue of 2020. Can I get an AMEN?! The fact that this has been a year for the record books is indisputable. I think we... more »