Recognizing Excellence at MSA FORWARD From March 28 to April 1, over 600 MSA members — museum store professionals and vendors alike — had the opportunity to come together to learn, buy, sell, network and explore at MSA FORWARD 2019: Create, Innovate, Educate!, the...
Neighborhood Watch in San Diego
Neighborhood Watch in San Diego With MSA FORWARD being in San Diego this year, MSA gave me the unenviable task of doing a write-up about the wonders and delights of the city (thanks, David Duddy). I say unenviable because there is so much! Starting south in Tijuana...
Sparking Joy: Product Development in the Age of Decluttering
Sparking Joy: Product Development in the Age of Decluttering The world is awash in the trend of downsizing, decluttering and deaccessioning. Marie Kondo’s bestselling books and hit Netflix series are bringing renewed focus to minimalism, organization and eliminating...
Holá, Toledo!
Holá, Toledo! Arriving in the ancient hill town of Toledo, Spain, on Oct. 8, 2018, was surreal, especially given the fact that just four weeks prior, I had no plans to be in Spain. On Sept. 13, an email pinged in my inbox. This one caught my eye because it was from...
Museum Store Sunday Case Study: ‘A Small Difference Can Make a Big Impact’
Museum Store Sunday Case Study: ‘A Small Difference Can Make a Big Impact’ In 2017, Museum Store Sunday started out as a flop for The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Our visitor services team was passionate and excited about the opportunity to give out free...
PRO-File: Vendor Member Catie Riordan
PRO-File: Vendor Member Catie Riordan Catie Riordan is the vice president of retail for Enterprise Ireland in the U.S. Based in New York City, Catie supports Irish retail businesses expand their business and grow in the U.S. and is proud to work with MSA. Catie is a...