Fun Facts

Blendeducation, play and retail to jump to the head of the class It's true that in this electronic age of computers and gaming, online retailers have a strong presence in the educational toy market. But... more »

Lucrative Locality

Does American-made make sense? By Abby HeugelManaging Editor In a perfect world, every product that a retailer needed would be available from local vendors at an affordable price and customers would flock to stores to... more »

Editor’s Letter: Trend or Tenet?

Do customers care where their products are made?This is the question that I posed to you, the readers, and I was overwhelmed with the response. There's no way I could include everything from everybody, but... more »

The Perks and Challenges of Interns

Most museum stores, gift shops and retailers in general will eventually face the question: Do we need an intern? That question typically leads them to their next, which is whether they even want an intern.... more »

Shopping at Sea

Onboard boutiques turn cruise ships into floating retail centersShipboard retail used to consist of cramped spaces that offered duty-free merchandise and toiletries. Today's mega-ships, however, feature big-name stores, high-end items and thousands of eager shoppers... more »