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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.

Margaritaville Resort Orlando souvenir pins ‘Give Kids the World’

Nov. 20, 2024

Pins created by Impulse Souvenirs benefit and raise awareness for the nonprofit that treats critically ill children and families to whimsical vacations.

South Dakota Air & Space Museum debuts renovated gift shop

Nov. 19, 2024

The museum reopened its gift shop on Veteran’s Day.

Museum Store Sunday returns Dec. 1 to support local businesses

Nov. 1, 2024

The number of participating cultural institutions has tripled since Museum Store Sunday launched in 2017.

November kicks off Neighborhood Toy Store Month

Oct. 17, 2024

The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association has planned special events, promotions and activities for stores to celebrate this season.

Destination retailers, wholesalers rebuild in aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Oct. 5, 2024

The Category 4 hurricane caused flooding and other damages across the Southeast.

Tornado stricken Oklahoma retailer receives Heart on Main Street grant

Sept. 28, 2024

After a devastating tornado tore through Sulphur, Oklahoma, Heart on Main Street galvanized a campaign to help financially support the The Mix Mercantile’s rebuild efforts.

A reimagined Harwood Museum Store invites a connection to the mission

Sept. 28, 2024

After 11 months, the Taos, New Mexico, cultural institution celebrates a grand reopening and recognizes its pivotal role in the guest experience.

Eleven Lakes Market debuts storefront in Corning, New York

Sept. 26, 2024

The destination retailer and wholesaler will also use the new space for classes and events.

SSA Group partners with Wild Republic to recycle plush

Sept. 25, 2024

The companies have rolled out the Zero Waste Box program for plush at six zoo locations across the country.

SSA Group named first corporate member of Aquarium Conservation Partnership

Sept. 17, 2024

The partnership is focused on improving ocean health through programs that reduce plastic waste, protect marine wildlife and promote sustainability.

Turtle Cove Gift Shop opens at Kansas City Zoo's new Sobela Ocean Aquarium

July 25, 2024

New 900-square-foot store maximized space with a variety of sea-themed souvenirs.

Elmwood Park Zoo debuts new welcome center and gift shop

July 22, 2024

The zoo’s new gift shop is housed in the new 32,000-square-foot welcome center that opened in late June.