Retail Profiles

New Discovery

One may not think of Las Vegas as a place designed for children, but there are plenty of things for kids to do. Near the top of the list, whether for residents or tourists, is... more »

Peer Perspective: Brent Walter, Vilas Zoo

Brent Walter Director of Operations, Friends of Henry Vilas Zoo Madison, Wisconsin What is the biggest challenge zoos face today? The biggest challenge facing our retail operation is perceived value of our product. Many parents... more »

Peer Perspective: Amy Dufour, Urban Expositions

Amy Dufour Marketing Manager for Urban Expositions' Gift, Souvenir & Apparel divisions Kennesaw, Georgia What is your professional background? I have 14 years of public relations and marketing experience serving the trade show, sporting and... more »

Peer Perspective: Bill Lucey, RainForest Adventures

Bill Lucey started RainForest Adventures Discovery Zoo 16 years ago. The learning curve was steep early. However, the biggest thing he’s learned in the long haul is not to let preconceived notions hinder his decision-making. Is... more »

Peer Perspective: Chris Lake, Denver Zoo

Chris Lake Buyer | Denver Zoo & History Colorado Center Denver MM: What did you do prior to your current position? I have been involved with some form of retail all of my life. I... more »

Celebrate National Park Service centennial with these gifts

“Wilderness is not a luxury, but a necessity of the human spirit.” These words written by famed author Edward Abbey in “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness” can often be found deep within a... more »

Skiing drives sales at Park City Resort’s Legacy Sports

On average, the number of people visiting Park City, Utah, is greater than the number of people who actually live there. It is a quintessential tourist town. For 10 days in January, Park City is... more »

Cedar Tree Gift Shop is the busiest store in massive Glacier National Park

Jennifer Martin, who oversees 14 retail operations, described Cedar Tree Gift Shop at Glacier National Park as being “a pretty special store.” Indeed, it is. How many stores have cedar trees growing up through the... more »