Editor’s Letter: Freedom of Choice

I'm writing this letter the week after the Fourth of July, so the spirit of patriotism is still running strong throughout the country. Red, white and blue will cover store shelves for the next couple... more »

Right Products. Right Prices. Wrong Location.

Facing the challenges of a bad store location head on By Nicole Leinbach Reyhle Special to Museums & MoreThe old saying goes that there is no point in dwelling on the past. And in the... more »

Artist Spotlight: Sunburst Companies

From bracelets to badges, this family-owned company makes the medal that they peddleBy Abby HeugelManaging EditorFor more than 40 years, Sunburst Companies in Providence, R.I. has kept things in the family and the country -... more »

Fiddle Sticks Toys

Can your mind come out to play?When is a museum gift shop more than just a museum gift shop? When it's a bilingual shopping adventure at Fiddle Sticks Toys in the Children's Museum of Houston,... more »

Touch the Merchandise

Educational toys and games get customer thinking-and spendingBy Abby HeugelManaging EditorMost children don't like shopping because they're usually told not to touch anything the second they walk in a store. What fun is that? Smart... more »