Make the Most of It

No matter the size, every store has the potential to create a big impact with small changesI often get questions from smaller stores about how they can make the most of the merchandising resources they... more »

Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts

Creating a "test" store during a big city-wide event gets them ready for new store launchThe Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts (UICA) in Grand Rapids, Mich. didn't have a retail store in their building, but... more »

The Great Outdoors

The Lindsay Wildlife Museum Gift Store may be small, but it has a large impactAs one of the most recognized wildlife rehab hospitals in the country, the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek, Calif. has... more »

Editor’s Letter: The Art of Retail

By Abby Heugel, Managing Editor I'm going to take a minute to brag a bit, as something pretty cool happened in my city of Grand Rapids this fall - the second year of ArtPrize. The... more »

Artist Spotlight: Kathleen Lighty

Digital photography serves as both employment and enjoyment for this artistWhen handed lemons, some people make lemonade. When handed a daunting diagnosis, Kathleen Lighty made art.While working as a retailer of fine art in 2004,... more »