Retail Profiles

Peer Perspective: Cassie Standley, Great Plains Nature Center

Cassie Standley Manager, Owl’s Nest Gift Shop Wichita, Kansas What’s been the biggest adjustment for you since you took over the store? Managing my schedule with two jobs here. In addition to Gift Shop Manager,... more »

Manager’s Corner: Sally Begue, Akron Children’s Hospital

Overseeing merchandise at a children’s hospital gift shop isn’t a task to be taken lightly. Having just the right book, treat or toy at your visitors’ fingertips can bring a smile and a little bit... more »

How Woodland Park Zoo balances conservation and profits

Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo got in on the ground floor when that whole internet thing started back in the day. Its official website address is simply zoo.org. The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo, founded in 1898,... more »

Creative Display winner: The Crow’s Nest Beach Market

Ideas and tips for eye-pleasing product displays are high on the want list for just about every brick-and-mortar retailer. We at Gift Shop and Museums & More magazines felt a great way to inspire creativity... more »

Peer Perspective: Rene Wineland, Maui Ocean Center

Rene Wineland Retail Buyer, Maui Ocean Center Wailuku, Hawaii Could you share a little about your background? In my 40-plus year career, I have always worked in museum and resort retailing. I have been the... more »

Peer Perspective: Michelle Dulaney, Woodland Park Zoo

Michelle Dulaney Director, ZooStore at Woodland Park Zoo Seattle How long have you been in current position and what are your responsibilities? Going on about three years at Woodland Park Zoo, but I’ve been a... more »

Manager’s Corner: Melinda Greene, Kansas City Zoo

Melinda Greene is a big fan of to-do lists to help her stay organized. Judging from the list of things she’s involved with, there is plenty of organizing to do. Greene is the retail manager... more »

Peer Perspective: Best of 2017

Zoos, museums, aquariums, hospitals, vendors and even butterfly sanctuaries — Museums & More interviewed all sorts of people in 2017. Here are some of our favorites quotes. “An important thing I have learned during my... more »