Peer Perspective: Barbara Bayer, North Carolina Aquariums

Barbara Bayer Director of Retail Operations, North Carolina Aquariums Four locations How long have you been in this role and a part of NC Aquarium? I have been in this role for four years, after... more »

Products With a Purpose, Spring 2018

The Mountain www.themountain.com What they offer: Using an in-house team of artists, The Mountain has created the “Protect Line” — a collection of T-shirts, hats, tote bags and mugs that feature images of the world’s most... more »

Retailers should be storytellers

Back when I was a newspaper reporter, about a decade ago, I had a conversation with my then-supervising editor about the future of journalism. I expressed my anxiousness about the state of the industry and... more »

Peer Perspective: Cassie Standley, Great Plains Nature Center

Cassie Standley Manager, Owl’s Nest Gift Shop Wichita, Kansas What’s been the biggest adjustment for you since you took over the store? Managing my schedule with two jobs here. In addition to Gift Shop Manager,... more »

Manager’s Corner: Sally Begue, Akron Children’s Hospital

Overseeing merchandise at a children’s hospital gift shop isn’t a task to be taken lightly. Having just the right book, treat or toy at your visitors’ fingertips can bring a smile and a little bit... more »