Ronnie Shaw

Ronnie ShawThe Sankofa CenterSunnyvale, Calif. 1. What makes your store unique?The Sankofa Center is so much more than just a store. It's a grassroots health education non-profit that has been working in Ghana for more... more »

A Survival Guide to Combat Internet Lowball Pricing

Many retailers today worry about the effect of the Internet on their brick-and-mortar business and feel that customers will buy from the Internet long before they buy from the store, mostly because of pricing and... more »

Adventure Aquarium

From penguin paint to sharks with styleIt's not every day that you're given the option to purchase artwork created by a penguin, but at The Gift Shop at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, guests... more »

Artist Spotlight: Ef*ivory

Carving out creativity, conservation and careersIn Ecuador, art" classes are non-existent in rural areas, such as the town where Geovanny Delgado, an artisan for Ef*ivory (elephant-friendly ivory), was raised. Many boys only complete elementary school,... more »

C’Mon to Great Explorations

Sunshine state children's museums stores offer up hot items and cool stuffSun-seeking tourists flock to Florida year round, eager to enjoy sand, surf and, perhaps, a dose of Disney. Equally popular with families are the... more »