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New Ways to Drive Sales on Social Media

New Ways to Drive Sales on Social Media

Since 55% of Millennials rely on social media as their primary source for shopping information; these platforms are always looking to enhance the consumer’s shopping experience, which means continuous updates and site improvements. With social media shopping growing in popularity, Instagram and Pinterest have recently taken steps to improve how customers shop on their sites. … Continue reading

Who is Generation C and how to connect with them

Who is Generation C and how to connect with them

Many of our marketing efforts have been tailored and dedicated to Millennials’ unique tastes and interests. However, we can no longer lump our customers into one group and call them the M-word. This group is becoming too narrow as more consumers are becoming digitally savvy.  There’s a key group that’s being overlooked and they’re called … Continue reading

15 Memorable Student Appreciation Ideas

15 Memorable Student Appreciation Ideas

With Thanksgiving just a week away we really start focusing on what we’re thankful for. Show your students some love not just during the holidays, but at any time of the year with these easy ways to say thank you. A personalized message or act of generosity can make your students feel special and put … Continue reading

Merchandising Tags that Pop

Merchandising Tags that Pop

Although the holiday season is a joyous one, college students have the added stress of finals. On top of worrying about their small budgets, buying gifts for their friends and family, they have to spend their spare time studying. By creating product badges for your online and brick and mortar store you are helping your … Continue reading

How to Tackle the Samsung Galaxy Note7 Recall

Rather than issuing another replacement plan as Samsung did earlier last month, the company is now offering full refunds and a gift certificate for the pain of dealing with not one, but two recalls. Many consumers bought cases, lens attachments, and power packs with their Note7’s. Discussions are still in the works with vendors on … Continue reading

The Future of the Campus Store

The Future of the Campus Store

Earlier last month The New York Times published a piece focusing on transitions within campus stores. ‘As Amazon Arrives, the Campus Bookstore is a Books Store No More’ discusses a common theme we’ve seen on campuses, students are going elsewhere for their textbook purchases. This begs the questions where will students go for books and … Continue reading

Inside The Store of the Future

Inside The Store of the Future

Retail is changing like never before, with new technologies stores are starting to adopt the classic in-store experience. Office Depot has created their first “Store of the Future” in Nevada; this begs the question of what will stores of the future look like? The remodeled Office Depot features a modern layout as well as new … Continue reading