retailer profiles

Peer Perspective: Rachael Gorney, IGES

Rachael Gorney Attendee Sales Development Specialist, International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES) Toledo, Ohio How long have you been working with IGES and what exactly is your role? I’ve been with IGES for four... more »

Manager’s Corner with Lisa Shroyer of the Space Needle

Lisa Shroyer The Space Needle Seattle When it comes to Seattle-focused retail, Lisa Shroyer is an authority. While in college, Shroyer got a taste of retail by working in the player, staff and family gift... more »

Peer Perspective: Jared Bednar, Topeka Zoo

Jared Bednar Guest Services Manager, Topeka Zoo Topeka, Kansas What’s your background? I have been with FOTZ for two years. Prior to my current position, I spent a year as an intern in the Topeka... more »

Peer Perspective: Lisa Shoyer, Space Needle

Lisa Shroyer Vice President of Retail, Space Needle, LLC Seattle Could you tell us about your job? As the Vice President of Retail, my position is responsible for the entire operation at four brick-and-mortar stores on... more »

Q&A with ZAG board president Michael Davis

Michael Davis Retail Sales Manager, Zootique at Cameron Park Zoo Waco, Texas What question do you get asked most often by ZAG members? “How does ZAG benefit me?” Luckily this is an easy one to... more »

Heather Hoffman, AT Storrs

Heather Hoffman Key Account Manager, AT Storrs, Ltd. Toledo, Ohio What do you enjoy most about your job? The people I get to meet and the many relationships that I have made are hands down... more »

Peer Perspective: Mari Gruber, Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary

Mari Gruber Owner, Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania MM: What inspired you to start Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary? A desire to create an enriching, joyful experience for people with physical and emotional challenges.... more »

Peer Perspective: Amy Dufour, Urban Expositions

Amy Dufour Marketing Manager for Urban Expositions' Gift, Souvenir & Apparel divisions Kennesaw, Georgia What is your professional background? I have 14 years of public relations and marketing experience serving the trade show, sporting and... more »