museums&MORE Fall 2011

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Two retail locations mean twice the chance to raise awareness and salesThe Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CCVNP) does whatever it takes to draw people into their unique gift stores, no... more

Editor’s Letter: Freedom of Choice

I'm writing this letter the week after the Fourth of July, so the spirit of patriotism is still running strong throughout the country. Red, white and blue will cover store shelves for the next couple ... more

Give an Iota

It's always about the little thingsOften it's the little things that mean the most, something Kelly Alford, sole designer and vice president of design for iota, took to heart when creating the company... more

National Treasures

Buying American helps more than just the bottom lineBy Abby HeugelManaging EditorJulie Reiser, president and co-founder of Made in USA Certified, Inc., has traveled back and forth to Washington D.C. f... more

Raise Awareness, Raise Funds

When making a purchase makes a differenceMany guests that visit zoos, aquariums and museums do so because they have an interest in their surroundings and the story behind what they're seeing. Parents ... more

Right Products. Right Prices. Wrong Location.

Facing the challenges of a bad store location head on By Nicole Leinbach Reyhle Special to Museums & MoreThe old saying goes that there is no point in dwelling on the past. And in the case of choosing... more

The Broadmoor Resort Gift Shops

'If you've been here, you know'If you're in the mood for luxury, look no further than The Broadmoor, a 94-year old resort situated on 3,000 acres at the gateway to the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The lo... more

The New-York Historical Society Museum Store

Shop your way through history On the surface it would appear that the Grateful Dead and Abraham Lincoln don't have much in common. But look a little deeper - perhaps into the expansive 77th Street win... more