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MSA FORWARD 2025
May 5-9, 2025
Educational Session Recording

A Head of Sustainability, a General Merchandise Manager, and a Vendor Walk Into a Bar

Presenter: Camille Kirk

Session Description: 
Classic joke set-ups aside, what would a sustainability lead, a retailer, and a manufacturer say to each other in conversation about some of the major issues and opportunities in cultural institution stores? Join us for a conversation about some of the contemporary intersecting issues in retail, such as plastics, packaging, sourcing, and merchandise bags, among other topics.

The panel will explore each topic one at a time, discussing the challenges and opportunities together with attendees. We’ll look for connections between the topics, as well as possibilities for collaborating, creating templates and tools, and scaling up solutions, all with an eye towards seeking positive environmental, social, and financial sustainability outcomes. 

Knowledge Standards Addressed: 
Operations
Merchandise Planning
Strategic Management