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 »

Sales–stat!

Hospital gift shops continue to evolve with the timesTo be successful in today's competitive retail landscape, hospital gift shops must continue to evolve based on the demands of the consumer and in support of the... more »