Product Assortment & Vendor Sourcing
Curated products that connect with visitors and drive results.
Product Assortment & Vendor Sourcing
Curated products that connect with visitors and drive results.
At Mission Retail Consultancy Group, we help cultural institutions of all sizes — from museums and science centers to zoos, aquariums, and historic sites — design product assortments that reflect their mission, inspire guests, and deliver revenue growth. We also connect you with trusted vendors and sustainable sourcing strategies to keep your retail mix fresh, relevant, and profitable.
Your product assortment is the heartbeat of your store. Done right, it tells your institution’s story, engages guests of all ages, and balances financial sustainability with educational impact. Without a clear assortment strategy and reliable vendors, institutions risk offering products that feel generic, misaligned, or unprofitable.
With thoughtful sourcing, you can create a product mix that feels intentional, mission-driven, and exciting for visitors — while building long-term vendor relationships that support your bottom line.
Assortment Strategy – We help you plan and balance assortments across categories such as apparel, toys, books, souvenirs, and exhibit-driven products.
Seasonal & Exhibit-Based Buying – Align merchandise with new exhibits, seasonal events, or cultural themes to boost relevance and sales.
Vendor Sourcing & Partnerships – Connect with trusted vendors who offer quality, ethical sourcing, and museum-friendly pricing.
Negotiation & Compliance – We support vendor negotiations, manage minimum order quantities (MOQs), and ensure compliance with institutional purchasing standards.
Custom & Local Products – Explore unique or locally made products that elevate your store’s identity and deepen guest connection.
A curated product mix that reflects your mission and resonates with guests.
Reliable vendor relationships that reduce risk and streamline operations.
Seasonal and exhibit-driven assortments that keep your store relevant and engaging.
Stronger margins through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation.
Your current product mix feels outdated, stale, or disconnected from your mission.
You’re preparing for a major exhibit, renovation, or expansion.
You lack the staff bandwidth to research vendors or manage sourcing effectively.
You’re transitioning from third-party to in-house retail operations.
You want to balance educational goals with commercial viability.
Whether you’re looking to diversify your assortment, introduce exhibit-driven products, or build a stronger vendor pipeline, we’ll help you source with purpose and plan for profitability.