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Tech Talk: Qi Standard Wireless Charging Explained

Wireless charging is becoming more widespread as consumers upgrade their technology. You’ve probably heard of Qi standard wireless charging but might be confused about what exactly it is. Let’s dive into Qi standard. First off, did you know Qi is pronounced “Chee”? That’s right! This standard derived from the Chinese word meaning air, material energy, … Continue reading →

Tips for Using Emojis and Hashtags on Social Media

With most businesses using social media, your posts can get lost. A great way to catch your viewers’ interest is with hashtags and emojis. Make sure you aren’t overusing them though. Below are recommendations for how many hashtags and emojis to use in your post for each social media platform.

Handling Customers Who Aren’t Following New Safety Guidelines

As your store opens and students start coming back to campus, you’ll likely encounter customers who aren’t following your safety guidelines. Make sure you handle these situations carefully, so you aren’t offending anyone. Train your entire staff, not just supervisors, on how to approach customers who aren’t following your policies. Treat customers with dignity and … Continue reading →

How Students Feel About Returning to Campus

University Business conducted a nationwide survey to understand how college students feel about returning to campus in the fall. The survey was conducted May 18 with students age 18-25. Here are the key findings. For students who are ready to return to campus, they hope to see their campus take clear precautions to keep students … Continue reading →

How Esports Keeps Students Connected During COVID-19

How Esports Keeps Students Connected During COVID-19 To keep students safe and healthy during COVID-19, most college athletic programs have come to a halt. The feeling of isolation is high amongst college students and Esports can help give students a sense of togetherness. Esports fosters collaboration, critical-thinking, and good digital citizenship. When students participate in … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Provide a Personalized Shopping Experience

As a result of COVID-19, we’ve seen a huge shift in retail. In April, retail sales took the largest dive on record falling 16.4% and eCommerce sites like Amazon increased 8.4%. Large retailers have been able to adapt and provide faster delivery times and better pricing. This will make it difficult for smaller retailers to … Continue reading →

Tech Talk: ANC Headphones Explained

Has outside noise ever ruined a good jam session? Your students probably know this problem well. Whether students are listening to music to drown out noises while studying or trying to get into a good workout, ANC headphones are what they need. What are ANC headphones? ANC (active noise canceling) headphones are headphones that block … Continue reading →

Showing Equality in Your Store

As communities stand together for social justice, we want to share insight from NACS on actions your store can take to ensure equality amongst employees. Recruitment and hiring: Do you announce job opening broadly and give equal consideration to all applicants based on skills? Will minorities feel welcome in your stores’ culture? Work performance and … Continue reading →

Increase Your eCommerce Efforts with Facebook Shops

As shoppers remain cautious of shopping in-store, continuing your eCommerce efforts are vital for your business. Make sure your online store is available where your customers are most – social media. Here’s what you need to know about opening up shop on Facebook. Facebook Shop is an easy way for stores to sell online and … Continue reading →