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New retail gift shop opens at Silver Falls State Park

Aug. 6, 2025

Ten Falls Supply Co. will offer a mix of gifts, hiking gear, snacks and souvenirs for visitors to the Oregon park.

Detroit Zoo debuts revamped gift shop

Aug. 5, 2025

The zoo opened its remodeled gift shop in April with a goal of enhancing guest experiences.

WHSmith expands retail presence at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Aug. 5, 2025

The company was awarded eight new stores in the airport’s New Terminal One, which opens in 2026.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History debuts new gift shop

July 30, 2025

The Santa Cruz, California, museum hopes to expand revenue with its new gift shop.

Delaware North installs self-service kiosks at park and attraction gift shops

July 29, 2025

The hospitality management company has installed 85 retail kiosks across many locations.

San Diego’s The Nat reprograms retail with a local presence

July 22, 2025

Gold Leaf opens a second South Park neighborhood shop at the San Diego Museum of Natural History.

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.