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Everyday Art: SNIFTY
SNIFTY is a division of Rotuba, a family-run plastics manufacturer in business since 1946, that holds a patent on a scented polymer called Auracell, a... more » -
Discovery Deep Dive: Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium first opened its doors on May 20, 1997, with the mission of “inspiring conservation of our marine environment” in Washington.... more » -
Educating Through Art: The Unemployed Philosophers Guild
The Unemployed Philosophers Guild was founded in the 1990s with the idea that learning, humor and good design should be part of everyday life. Inspire... more » -
Gateway to the Southwest: The National Parks Store
The National Parks Store has evolved into a cultural crossroads for Arizona’s national parks. Represented by Western National Parks (WNP), the Tucso... more »
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The faces of your franchise
A store is only as good as the people that work there. And whether you want to realize this or not, your unique store stands by this same theory. Merchants come in all shapes and... more »
Susan Noyes
Retail Manager Susan NoyesFriendly Shop and the Boutique at South Shore HospitalWeymouth, Massachusetts MM: What is your retail background?My career in retail began back in 1985. My husband was a soldier and was deployed often.... more »
Harlan Schenbaum
Comforts Gift Shop Manager Harlan SchenbaumCommunity Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, California MM: What makes your store unique?Our hospital has been named one of the most beautiful in the world. We are in the Pebble... more »
Jennifer Stupica
Director of Finance and Administration Jennifer StupicaCoastal Discovery MuseumHilton Head, South Carolina MM: What makes your store unique? The Coastal Discovery Museum is all about inspiring people to appreciate the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The... more »
Beyond the Birthday Card
(Pictured: The Carnegie Museum of Art Design Store in Pittsburgh)By Zeke Jennings, Managing EditorAmerican shoppers will likely spend at least $7 billion on greeting cards in 2015. If it's a good sales year, that total... more »Social Connections
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