Retail
Museums prepare for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year
How cultural institutions are celebrating Christmas 2025 - don't miss out on the MA's special 20% discount on new memberships this weekend!
Museums set sights on Black Friday and Museum Shop Sunday sales
Annual retail events are playing an increasingly important role in the sector
In focus | Sustainable procurement
Juliana Gilling explains how museums can use procurement to support sustainable goals and social value
Trendswatch | Localism
Colin Mulberg explains how a local focus helps museums react to the climate crisis
Powering up your commercial partnerships
Kate Rolfe and Jeani Tamakloe on the benefits for museums of working closely and collaboratively with suppliers
Museum Shop Sunday an ‘important date’ on sector’s retail calendar
Annual celebration gives a boost to small businesses and independent makers, says Association for Cultural Enterprises
News in brief | Latest funding, loans and more
Dippy finds a new home in Coventry while the National Railway Museum launches a Flying Scotsman gin
Retailers prepare for biggest ever #MuseumShopSunday
Around 2,000 venues worldwide to take part in event to celebrate museum retail
Case study | Sustainable retail
Manchester Museum’s shop is moving away from single-use plastics to focus on locally sourced products that better represent the museum’s values
Museum retailers gear up for #MuseumShopSunday
Event aims to highlight vital role of retail in cultural and heritage venues