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Last call for the shop at Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

May 2, 2024

Aging mechanicals and a need for preservation prompted Denver Parks and Recreation not to renew the longtime concession contract.

New England Aquarium works to remove plastic from gift shop

April 30, 2024

The aquarium, along with its retail partner Event Network, has introduced plastic-free, biodegradable or recycled plastic alternatives.

Town Pride launches franchise opportunities

April 18, 2024

Local love underpinned by community spirit and a commitment to sustainability define the brand that’s entering the retail sector.

Fenway Park souvenir shop and apparel entrepreneur dies at 97

April 8, 2024

Arthur D’Angelo developed ’47 Brand as a large souvenir shop and apparel brand in Boston.

ExplorUS to oversee concessions, gift shops at Crater Lake National Park

March 19, 2024

ExplorUS currently manages concessions at 11 national park locations and nearly 80 locations nationwide.

Missouri History Museum reopens gift shop

March 8, 2024

The renovated space is dedicated to craft-centric vendors who call St. Louis home.

Pixie’s General Store launches website

March 6, 2024

The Ojai, California, store is setting its sights on steady growth.

Norman’s Hallmark opens Princeton, New Jersey, location

Jan. 11, 2024

Full-format store located at The Shops at Windsor Green offers card and gift items for every occasion.

San Antonio Zoo expands gift shop

Dec. 12, 2023

The project is part of the newly transformed entrance to enhance the visitor experience.

Norman’s Hallmark opens larger store in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Nov. 16, 2023

The 7,400-square-foot space will allow for improved merchandise displays for a strong customer base.

Museum Store Sunday returns Nov. 26

Nov. 14, 2023

Holiday shoppers are invited to shop sustainably at more than 2,100 museum stores worldwide in support of local artists, museums, cultural institutions, small businesses and the planet.

Philadelphia Visitor Center shop begins selling ‘Rocky’ souvenirs

Oct. 12, 2023

Fans who ascend the “Rocky Steps” in Philadelphia can purchase franchise souvenirs from the Parkway Visitor Center Outpost.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers M&M’S in compostable packaging

Oct. 10, 2023

The candy will be featured in compostable packaging at two of the zoo’s stores.

Sesame Place Philadelphia to open Sesame Street-themed store

Sept. 11, 2023

The 6,800-square-foot retail location will be the largest Sesame Street-themed gift shop when it opens in the fall of 2023.

Disneyland Resort to open Avengers Vault gift shop

Sept. 8, 2023

The store will feature a variety of superhero gear inside the Avengers Campus at the park.

5801 Print House opens souvenir shop in St. Petersburg, Florida

Aug. 17, 2023

The business features both a gift shop and screen-printing shop.

Mississippi zoo adds ‘Sustainability Station’ to gift shop

Aug. 8, 2023

Hattiesburg Zoo gift shop customers can drop off Mardis Gras beads, cellphones, laptops and flip flops to be recycled.

Coastal Carolina University opening two South Carolina retail shops

July 28, 2023

The university is opening Teal Nation shops in Myrtle Beach and Conway, South Carolina.

Disneyland opens EngineEar Souvenirs

July 27, 2023

The souvenir shop is part of the park’s Mickey’s Toontown section, which opened in March.

New Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum includes gift shop

July 11, 2023

The museum features a 250-square-foot gift shop that stocks STEM-related souvenirs as well as apparel, games, keychains and magnets.