A Stationer’s Dream

One could argue that there is nothing quite as special and heartfelt as a handwritten note. Some believe in this notion so much that they have made it their livelihood. Leaving behind 9-to-5 desk jobs... more »

Art of the Old West

The Old West is alive and well at the Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art in Boulder, Colorado. It features the private collection of Ed Trumble, who has assembled hundreds of pieces from dozens of... more »

Tommy Brown

Retail manager and Buyer Tommy BrownSaint Louis ZooSt. Louis Tommy Brown has worked for theme parks, department stores and, for the past 13 years, at a major zoo in the Midwest. There's nothing in retail... more »

Manager’s Corner: Shawne Sheldon, Washington Park Zoo

Volunteering at the local zoo has blossomed into a career for Shawne Sheldon. Ten years ago, Sheldon began volunteering her time at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana, which, at that time, didn't... more »

Rock Star Employees

As the new year is under way, the challenge of managing employees still lingers. All too often, retail employees lack motivation and desire to deliver the type of work performance most managers crave. The good... more »