Happy Independence Day from The Douglas Stewart Company! We will not be publishing a blog this week, but we’ll be back next week. Our office will be close July 4th to honor the Holiday. Sincerely, The Douglas Stewart Company
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It’s Not What You Think!
The internet is where it’s at. Why wouldn’t students choose it? Books, toiletries, groceries…they can conveniently do all their shopping right from the comfort of their couch. For years we’ve been told that E-Commerce is on the rise. We’ve even seen it put some stores out of business. While convenience is key for the future … Continue reading
The Mobile Shopper
$ELL! $ELL! $ELL! The goal of any retail establishment is to sell more. We’ve all been there—at the checkout counter when the sales associate tells you if you buy 2 more items you’ll qualify for $15 off your entire purchase! And why wouldn’t you participate in that? At the end of that purchase you’ll be … Continue reading
Tips to go Digital
Today convenience is key. Yes, we agree that you can’t replace face-to-face interaction when it comes to shopping. Students are busy and can’t always make it to the store. Let your students shop around the clock by going digital. More and more students are opting to shop at the press of a button rather than … Continue reading
Back-to-School Products for Students
It’s that time of year, the time your students are willing and eager to spend a lot of money on the products they need for back-to-school. They are hungry for knowledge. It’s an exciting time for students to buy. Give them something they want to use! Take a look at our list of recommended must-haves … Continue reading
Keep Your Students Coming Back For More
What is a loyalty program? Loyalty programs—they keep your customers coming back for more. A lot of big companies have one: Starbucks offers free drinks and food, Walgreens offers special discounts. But loyalty programs are not just for the big companies, small businesses use them too. A loyalty program rewards the customer when they make … Continue reading
Money, Money, Money: Making Buyback More Enjoyable
It’s final exam time (if not already done), which also means it’s time to gear up for taking in a whole slew of barely used books. Who doesn’t love making money? The end-of-semester can be a college student’s favorite time of the year. This can also be a sore spot for many students expecting a … Continue reading
Keeping Up with the Customer
Why You Should Get Feedback From Your Students and How to Get It Stop worrying about keeping up with your competitors and focus more on keeping up with your students. Have you ever asked your students what they think? Like verbally asked them their opinion on something? As a business owner, it’s important to cater … Continue reading
Customer Service Tips for Small Businesses
We’ve all been there and seen that: that one person not getting the discount they were expecting, the person that didn’t get exactly what they ordered on their extremely customized food order, the person that literally made the mistake on their own and is expecting someone to help them. (Raise your hand if you’ve felt … Continue reading
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How To Use a SWOT Analysis [Infographic]
See where you stand against your competitors by using a SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis is a planning tool that identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This will help you take inventory of what tactics are currently working, what isn’t, and provide you with insight on how to move forward. Get started using this example … Continue reading
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