May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we want to highlight four notable AAPI figures in education this month who have influenced our past, build our present, and inspire our future. Continue reading
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Sustainability in Tech
Although Technology is a powerful force in driving progress, it can also have a detrimental impact on the environment. Tech companies are at the forefront of innovation and are often seen as first movers, so it is important for consumers to hold them to a sustainable standard. Big tech has become an integral part of everyone’s personal and professional life which creates a heightened awareness of what those companies do. Continue reading
Sustainability and Consumer Trends
Consumer trends play a big role in the way you run your store. Sustainability is a major consumer trend that stores cannot ignore. Check out these consumer statistics and some tips on how to innovate your store. Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Products You Should Stock
What better way to celebrate the month of April, with Earth Day and our planet on the mind, than to stock up on eco-friendly products for back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorites, from headphones to notebooks and everything in between. Continue reading
Gen Z and Sustainability
College students care about important social issues such as racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and sustainability and climate change. Stores will find that striving for authenticity and ethical products will attract this generation of shoppers. Here are some facts about Gen Z and their desire for sustainability. Continue reading
Tech Displays You Should Carry
Urbanista Los Angeles are the world’s first self-charging wireless headphones powered by Powerfoyle solar cell material. Using advanced green technology, Los Angeles converts all light, outdoor and indoor, into energy to deliver virtually infinite playtime. Los Angeles never stops charging when exposed to light, providing a nonstop audio experience. This display includes a light to … Continue reading
Impulse Purchasing Tips
Impulse purchases are ones made that the customer did not previously plan, often spontaneous or compulsive. How can you encourage impulse purchasing in your store? Here are some tips: Continue reading
Getting the Most from Displays
Retail displays are an essential aspect of visual merchandising as they are designed to attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase. Presentation is everything in retail spaces. One of the top reasons a customer makes a purchase is because something catches their attention. Here are some ways you can get the most from your retail displays: Continue reading
Merchandising Tips for Bookstores
Back-to-School stocking is nearly upon us, and you are most likely considering how to best merchandise your store to best prepare for the upcoming rush. Visual merchandising involves displaying products to highlight their features and benefits with the goal to attract and motivate customers to purchase. Successful visual merchandising will turn your retail space into your most productive and most efficient salesperson.
Here are some tips when merchandising your bookstore: Continue reading
Women’s History Month and Higher Education
March is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day on March 8th. This is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the achievements women have made in higher education and how their leadership has shaped the future for women and minorities in higher ed. Here are some inspirational women in higher education to highlight this month: Continue reading