Denver – October 20, 2014 – The Museum Store Association (MSA) has released the 2014 MSA Retail Industry Report: Financial, Operations, Salary, and Best Practices Information for the Nonprofit Retail Industry. The report provides benchmarks, offers insight and enables nonprofit retail professionals, vendors, service providers and institutions to make smart business decisions. MSA undertakes a […]
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start considering your holiday decorations for 2014. Who doesn’t like a little seasonal sparkle to set the mood for holiday shopping? With that in mind, here are five trends for the 2014 holiday season, ranging from formal, to more natural. Take your pick for what bests suits your […]
Who doesn’t love a great shopping bag? Like the treasures within, having your purchase wrapped up in beautiful gift paper, or put in a fun bag with a large graphic on the side can delight you and solidify a great shopping experience. Great packaging is also a key to strengthening brand identity and can have […]
I don’t think I could have had a better introduction to Las Vegas than heading there for their terrific new Las Vegas Market! I had never been to Vegas before (shocking, I know…) so I decided that seeing this new show, finding some new vendors, and thanking our new partners in person was like hitting […]
A little refurnishing and repurposing every year can go a long way in a tired space. And even an energetic space full of vitality can benefit from a redo every so often. You can conduct your own audit or bring in a professional. If you can’t see the forest for the trees, we recommend the […]
The Board of Directors of the Museum Store Association (MSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Steiner, Retail Operations Manager at The Barnes Foundation, as Second Vice President for the 2015/16 term. The second vice president serves a three-year term, serving as board president in the final term. “Julie’s appointment as incoming second […]
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth, because I’m happy! If you’ve heard Happy by Pharrell Williams you know that it’s an upbeat, finger-snapping, move-your-feet song that makes the day seem better just by listening.
