Sleep is intrinsically tied to our mental health. The better our sleep patterns, the healthier our mental and emotional states become. Keep reading to see more detailed ways that our sleep impacts our mental health and how getting good sleep can help your retail store. Sleep Improves Cognitive Skills Getting a good night’s rest helps … Continue reading →

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. People suffering burnout often feel extreme cynicism, detachment, and a diminished sense of accomplishment in both their professional and personal lives. Burnout is such a severe mental reaction to stress that a full recovery can often take months or … Continue reading →

Mindfulness is a psychological practice that involves paying attention to the present moment with complete acceptance of what’s happening in front of and inside oneself. Ideally, practicing mindfulness at work will help employees be aware of their thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings without getting overwhelmed. Learn how you and your employees can practice mindfulness while … Continue reading →

It’s no surprise to retail employees that the job comes with high levels of stress and anxiety. Long hours, physically intensive work, and conflicts with customers and coworkers can create a storm of ill feelings that negatively impact the mental health of every employee in the workplace. If these issues aren’t addressed, it can create … Continue reading →

Sustainability is important for all types of shoppers, but especially for college consumers. Find out how college consumers take sustainability into account while shopping and how it can benefit your store. Most Students Care About Sustainability A survey from Yale University found that 52% of college students are very or extremely concerned about the impacts … Continue reading →

Sustainability is growing in popularity among consumers and business alike. 73% of CXOs across the retail industry have increased investments into sustainability measures since 2022. On top of this, a growing number of consumers look for brands that emphasize sustainability in some way. Keep reading to learn trends surrounding sustainability for retail stores. Changing Consumer … Continue reading →

Douglas Stewart is fortunate to work with many sustainable brands who aim to lessen the environmental impact the retail industry has on our planet. We are pleased to introduce you to a few of our brand partners who implement sustainable practices into their business models. Paleblue Paleblue makes reusable batteries in various sizes that last … Continue reading →

A great first step to take into the realm of retail sustainability is to create a sustainable business model for your store. But what exactly is a sustainable business model? A sustainable business model is one that “prioritizes sustainability, assesses and addresses environmental impacts, and Is transparent and thorough in its reporting.” Basically, a sustainable … Continue reading →

You’ve likely heard someone talking about sustainability, read about it in an article, or even seen it on the news. Sustainability, as an over-arching concept, has been a hot topic lately for people of all ages and walks of life – ESPECIALLY consumers and brands. Keep reading to learn how sustainability is an important aspect … Continue reading →

Merchandising displays can make or break certain products in your store. Effective merchandising is easier said than done, though! Each store has its own set of restrictions and advantages that go into merchandising and how effective it can be. Keep reading to learn tips for how to merchandise products in your retail store. Plan your … Continue reading →