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Lucy the Elephant to open new gift shop, interpretive center

July 10, 2025

The popular New Jersey roadside attraction has demolished its original gift shop and opened a temporary gift shop while the new center is built.

McGillin’s Olde Ale House opens Philadelphia gift shop

July 8, 2025

The 165-year-old tavern wants to offer one-of-a-kind souvenirs in honor of the city’s oldest bar and other Philly mementos.

The People’s Place AVL gift shop opens in Asheville, North Carolina

July 7, 2025

The mini museum and gift shop offers stories and souvenirs tied to both historic and modern people-led movements.

Heart on Main Street introduces Independent Rebuild Project

July 3, 2025

The nonprofit organization plans to support Dogwood Darlings Boutique in Asheville, North Carolina, for its first Independent Rebuild Project.

SSA named new retail partner of Chicago's iconic Field Museum

July 2, 2025

Partnership brings curated and interactive retail experiences rooted in education, exploration, and sustainability to one of the world's leading natural history museums.

North Carolina Aquarium receives donation from coastal retailer

June 30, 2025

The Cottage Shop donated $1,600 to the aquarium to help with sea turtle conservation work.

The Landing Pad gift shop opens in Wilmington, Illinois

June 13, 2025

The store offers merchandise tied to the town and the Gemini Giant statue, a popular roadside attraction along Route 66.

Montgomery Zoo plans major renovation project to entrance and gift shop

June 11, 2025

The multimillion dollar project will modernize the zoo’s gift shop and admissions facility.

Mystic Ozark opens as new interactive museum in Hot Springs, Arkansas

June 5, 2025

The new museum features a gift shop near the exit with name-drop apparel and fun mementos for kids.

Universal Orlando Resort unveils new retail experiences at Epic Universe

May 14, 2025

The new Universal Epic Universe theme park officially opens May 22.

USS Midway's revamped gift shop is ready to soar

April 29, 2025

The reimagined Jet Shop features a brighter, open and highly visual retail experience.

Heart on Main Street donates over $20,000 to independent retailers

April 21, 2025

The organization has also started a new giving initiative for independent retailers.

Oregon Coast Aquarium breathes new ‘sea’ life into its gift shop

March 26, 2025

Extensive renovations and merchandising overhauls offer a store experience that connects guests to museum experience and Pacific Northwest coast.

New Shedd Aquarium store offers immersive experience

Feb. 27, 2025

Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium completed a centennial-centered project that is engaging more visitors in the store’s curated products that give back.

Houston Zoo donates over 1,800 plushies for children at Texas Medical Center

Feb. 25, 2025

Effort was part of SSA Group’s Love One, Give One campaign.

New England shop owner opens new Perch + Petal gift shop

Jan. 24, 2025

The new shop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, focuses on merchandise with nature themes and locally made gifts.

Industry organizations fundraise for California wildfire relief efforts

Jan. 14, 2025

Heart on Main Street, Gift for Life and market organizations plan winter market fundraising events to help wildfire victims and first responders.

Explor Peaks of Otter named as new concessionaire for Peaks of Otter Lodge

Dec. 11, 2024

The concessionaire will step in to run lodge, restaurant, lounge and retail operations in early 2025.

Milwaukee Art Museum doubles museum store size

Dec. 10, 2024

The remodeled store has also increased its merchandise selection and offers a modernized online store.

Florida Museum of Natural History prepares to renovate facilities and expand the gift shop

Dec. 6, 2024

The museum plans to temporarily close in 2025 to accommodate the $20 million renovation project.