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

Building a retail brand that mirrors your museum’s values

A case study from the Van Gogh House in London

Curating an online heritage shop

A case study from the National Archives