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New Shedd Aquarium store offers immersive experience
Retailer News
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
Retailer News
Feb. 25, 2025
Effort was part of SSA Group’s Love One, Give One campaign.
Sunshine Award Winner: Houston Zoo Store
Sunshine Award Winner Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
The Love One, Give One campaign brings cheer (and plush) to sick kids.
A shop that really ‘rocks’
Merchandising
Feb. 25, 2025
A to Z Mineral Shop is a goldmine for rockhounds, collectors and the curious.
A slice of the southwest
Store Themes
Feb. 25, 2025
The Webers carry on a retail legacy in Old Town Scottsdale at their well-known outpost for southwest souvenirs.
A wild adventure in the Smokies
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
At Rainforest Adventures’ Amazon Traders Gift Shop, tying product displays to zoo exhibit encounters allows visitors to take home souvenir reminders of their experience.
Keeping history alive
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
Exclusive souvenirs and specialty memorabilia give visitors a selection of gifts across price points to “Remember The Alamo.”
Having a ‘fun’gi time at The Mushroom Cap
Profiles
Feb. 25, 2025
You’ll meet so many ‘fungi’ at The Mushroom Cap in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Kathi Lafferty will show you the way.
A.T. Storrs is golden
Wholesaler News
Jan. 29, 2025
The travel retail supplier celebrates 50 years of offering products inspired by the natural world.
Wearing the experience
Product Trends
Jan. 3, 2025
Apparel and accessories at museum gift shops intentionally align with exhibits and institutions’ missions.
If you build it, they will come
Profiles
Jan. 3, 2025
At first, there was nothing. Then Rob Kobrzynski branded Lake Wally and all-the-things gift and souvenir rolled into complementary businesses.
The Next Exit: For corn’s sake
Profiles
Jan. 3, 2025
This corny Spot attracts tourists from around the world to experience events, see corn murals and shop for all-things corn.
The science of merchandising
Sidebar
Jan. 2, 2025
Shopping that sparks discovery
Profiles
Jan. 2, 2025
Designed to energize and stocked to engage, Great Lakes Science Center’s ever-changing inventory gives guests a way to extend their experience.
Sunshine Award Winner: The Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Sunshine Award Winner Profiles
Jan. 2, 2025
The museum’s gift shop finds ways to give back with its merchandise.
Margaritaville Resort Orlando souvenir pins ‘Give Kids the World’
Retailer News
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.
Gone to the dogs
Merchandising
Nov. 5, 2024
A steady, rising demand for pet-related gifts, souvenirs and products of all kinds is fueling a profitable market.
Mining the market
Store Themes
Nov. 5, 2024
Cave and cavern gift shops go spelunking for souvenirs that appeal to customers who appreciate exploring the natural world.
Time travel with PEZ
Sidebar
Nov. 5, 2024
Dispensing good memories
Profiles
Nov. 5, 2024
A museum fully loaded with the world’s largest collection of iconic PEZ candy dispensers includes a shop with unique collectibles.
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