September-October 2025 Issue



FEATURES

The National Zoo’s retail environment offers relevant themed gifts that align with guests’ experiences. 
  A work sock turned stuffie made iconic and memorable is everything at this Illinois museum.
  Hotel and resort guests enjoy gift shops that provide them with fun styles and stellar customer service.
  Customers enjoy a mix of authentic and inspired Native American souvenirs and gifts.
 
Retailer Spotlight: A copper legacy
Hints from history are on display at this Calumet gift shop on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
  
Location-specific souvenirs are must-haves for locals and visitors alike at seaside destinations. 
 
The National Lighthouse Museum gift shop shines with maritime-inspired treasures. 
  Simple souvenirs and surprising finds can be strong sellers in the men’s section of your store.  
  The variety of gifts runs deep at the Lost Sea, which is known for its large underground lake.  
  Guest Services Inc. has transformed a small Oregon park building into a gift shop.
 
Business: Cultivating better buying
Strategic retail buying such as the tactics used at The North Carolina Arboretum involves several factors. 
 
Pebbles Toys & Gifts aims to play it forward in its New Haven, Connecticut, community.




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