Home Grown!

American manufacturing has been in steady decline since the 1990s. Recently, however, there’s been a resurgence of interest in buying items that are Made in the USA, and a peak in interest for bringing manufacturing... more »

The Perfect Combination

More and more, customers are looking for retail experiences that offer merchandise with a story and purpose. They are also looking to shop where there is a sense of community. Two retailers in Orlando, Florida,... more »

R. Nichols Shop

Anda Lucia Ariail, president and CEO www.r-nichols.com The R. Nichols Shop, located in the Audubon Park Garden District in Orlando has been open for 10 years. Although the store has one brick-and-mortar location, it does... more »

Freehand Goods

Jacob Zepf and Seth Daniels embarked on an artistic journey that started with Seth creating custom leatherwork in his garage for family and friends. Jacob and Seth then decided to work together to offer pop-up... more »

Can’t Hide Your Hometown Pride

I once heard about a hometown college hockey team whose motto was “Love + Honor” and it really stuck with me. For me, the notion rings true, especially when it comes to the steadfastness I... more »

Smoky Mountain Gift Show 2017: A recap in pictures

Museums & More was at the 2017 Smoky Mountain Gift Show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on Nov. 2. Editor Zeke Jennings got a chance to tour the show floor and see... more »

Developing a relevant Made in America product assortment

Whether buying for a national park, museum, zoo or some other cultural attraction, the importance of buying American-made products has always been essential in my product assortments. I can’t think of a better place than... more »

American Keepsakes

Souvenirs celebrating American places made right here in America — that's a recipe sure to appeal to today's consumer. Here, we take a look at three new companies — Boundless Brooklyn, Michigan Shaped Adirondack Chairs... more »