retailer profiles

City Bird & Nest, Detroit

Siblings and lifelong, seventh-generation Detroiters, Andy and Emily Linn founded the company in 2005 as a way to merge their mutual love for design with their admiration for their city and region. In 2009, they... more »

Peer Perspective: Barbara Bayer, North Carolina Aquariums

Barbara Bayer Director of Retail Operations, North Carolina Aquariums Four locations How long have you been in this role and a part of NC Aquarium? I have been in this role for four years, after... more »

The Captain’s Mermaid Boutique, Key West, Florida

Funky, colorful, retro and unique are just a few descriptors that come to mind upon entering The Captain’s Mermaid. A quote by Anais Nin painted on the front window tells you everything you need to... more »

Peer Perspective: Cassie Standley, Great Plains Nature Center

Cassie Standley Manager, Owl’s Nest Gift Shop Wichita, Kansas What’s been the biggest adjustment for you since you took over the store? Managing my schedule with two jobs here. In addition to Gift Shop Manager,... more »

Manager’s Corner: Sally Begue, Akron Children’s Hospital

Overseeing merchandise at a children’s hospital gift shop isn’t a task to be taken lightly. Having just the right book, treat or toy at your visitors’ fingertips can bring a smile and a little bit... more »

Hospital Gift Shops

  Hospital gift shops have a unique position of catering to customers who may not be experiencing the best of times. That doesn’t stop... more »

Business 2 Business

Recently, we sat down with two retailers, Jamie Darling of Darling’s Fine Things in Newport, Arkansas and Marti Tolleson of Two Friends, in St. Simons Island, Georgia. They have formed a unique friendship over the... more »

Tucker’s Provisions, Key West, Florida

If you see people walking around Key West in hats or shirts with a rooster emblazoned on it, there’s a good chance it came from Tucker’s Provisions. “It is our trademark logo,” said Kurt Matarazzo.... more »