Manager’s Corner: Kathleen McLaughlin, Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

MM: What is your retail background? KM: My inventory history goes back to my 28-year career with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E, 1972-2000). As inventory coordinator, I was responsible for over $23 million in... more »

Iffat Khan

Director of Product Development & Gifts Iffat KhanRoman Inc.Bloomingdale, Illinois What is your retail background? My first retail career move was with Target Corporation as the head designer for product design and development. I worked... more »

Made in America: U.S. consumers want U.S. products, but there is a limit

Buy American. It's a slogan attributed to, or at least mass marketed by, the United Auto Workers Union during the 1970s and early '80s. Many others have followed — "Made in the USA," "Buy Local"... more »

SEA LIFE Michigan: Where sales and conservation make a tidal gift shop story

The SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium opened only four months ago in Auburn Hills and has since experienced nothing short of a wave of retail success. Located in Great Lakes Crossing Mall, SEA LIFE cut its... more »

Greens & Gifts: Tower Hill Botanic Garden a horticultural paradise

As buyer and manager of the gift shop at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, Massachusetts, Judy Coughlin knows that in New England, flowers and lush green plants are easy to come by in the... more »

California Healin’ – Comforts Gift Shop meshes amid Monterey Peninsula surroundings

Most people would find California's gorgeous Monterey Peninsula therapeutic in itself. The popular tourist area features majestic scenery and unmatched amenities, including world-class golf, shopping and restaurants. People still get sick, however, and that's where... more »

Susan Noyes

Retail Manager Susan NoyesFriendly Shop and the Boutique at South Shore HospitalWeymouth, Massachusetts MM: What is your retail background?My career in retail began back in 1985. My husband was a soldier and was deployed often.... more »

Harlan Schenbaum

Comforts Gift Shop Manager Harlan SchenbaumCommunity Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, California MM: What makes your store unique?Our hospital has been named one of the most beautiful in the world. We are in the Pebble... more »

Jennifer Stupica

Director of Finance and Administration Jennifer StupicaCoastal Discovery MuseumHilton Head, South Carolina MM: What makes your store unique? The Coastal Discovery Museum is all about inspiring people to appreciate the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The... more »

Manager’s Corner: Theresa Danneffel, John Ball Zoo

Museums & More recently caught up with Theresa Danneffel, who heads the Gifts of the Wild shop at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. MM: What is your retail background? Danneffel: I started working... more »