Julie Lefler

Julie LeflerRobin Goodfellow DesignsDouglas, Mich. 1. What makes your product unique? Robin Goodfellow Designs products are unique in that we handcraft each individual piece in our working studio. Our artisans are trained to the techniques... more »

Taylor Wise-Harthorn

Taylor Wise-HarthornHolland MuseumHolland, Mich. 1. What makes your gift shop store unique?We offer a variety of gifts featuring the history of our local area, as well as items from and about the Netherlands, since our... more »

Universal Appeal

A global approach to store experienceIn looking at museum retail around the world, there are always interesting comparisons to be made. In some of these comparisons, the ideas or lessons may be as little as... more »

Planning for Profits

What's old is new as 2014 trends focus on retail 'staples'Looking ahead to 2014, it's easy to see that some trends" from the past have become retail staples today. American-made, fair trade and eco-friendly are... more »

Artist Spotlight: Handmade Expressions

Creating building blocks for sustainable successPeople want to support ethical products and producers. This is made clear as consumers begin to ask where their products are coming from, what types of materials they are made... more »