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 »

Trends and Toys

The challenge of catering to customers of all agesStocking your shop's shelves with entertaining products designed to appeal to children of all ages is no small feat, and finding a balance that keeps kids and... more »

The Four M’s of Retail

Marketing, merchandising, management and merchant services can help increase store sales Let's face it - retail still isn't where we want it to be. Even if your foot traffic is strong, your sales may still... more »

museums&MORE Winter 2011

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Gift store owner creates military tribute

Orange Park -- Red, white and blue are more than just colors to Annabelle Hamachek, owner of Annabelle's, a gift shop and interior design studio in Orange Park. She uses these colors in her shop... more »

UVM’s student run store accentuates the local

With shopping season in full swing many people are looking to their local economy for gift ideas.Growing Vermont is a retail store on the UVM Campus. It's also a non-conventional incubator for students and local... more »

Ring … Ring … Hello? Bella Sara™ Signs License for Ringtones and Wallpaper for Wireless Devices

Seattle, WA - Today, Hidden City Entertainment, Inc., the rights holder for Bella Sara™, announces a new deal with Wireless Developer Agency (WDA) for the US and Canadian markets. WDA will produce a range of... more »