With 78% of holiday shoppers planning on doing their holiday shopping in-store1, it is important to have the hottest trending items of the season. The list below targets every budget and personality type and is perfect for your college students. Did we miss a trend? Let us know what you are stocking in stores this … Continue reading
The National Retail Federation 2015 back-to-school spending survey indicates families will be trimming back their purchases compared to 2014. Families and students will be evaluating what they really need when heading back to school in order to save. College shoppers and their families will spend an average of $899.18—this is slightly down from last year’s … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again; the back-to-college countdown begins. According to the National Retail Federation, college students and their families will spend nearly $46 billion, an average of $836.83 per family, on back-to-college supplies this year.1 Tight budgets are pushing college students to be more resourceful with their time and money. Students are looking … Continue reading
Moving away from home for the first time is a big deal, especially when students are going to college. It’s difficult for them to decide what they want to bring versus what they have room for. Some students are assigned a freakishly nice dorm room; unfortunately not everyone can be that lucky. Spending the year … Continue reading
Millennials spend most of their waking moments glued to a screen but audio is a large component of their media time. Headphones and speakers are used for almost every gadget available these days. Users can listen to music through their smartphone or stream their favorite shows from a tablet. It takes time to pick the … Continue reading
Take a look at the below infographic and see which colleges make the grade when it comes to engaging their students, alumni, and faculty on social media. Infographic source: Visualistan.com
Smartphones are transforming the in-store shopping experience. According to the Pew Research Center, 97% of Millennials own a cell phone and of those 80% own a smartphone. Smartphone usage has exploded and this is one trend that’s here to stay. Understanding how cell phones are used in Millennials’ shopping habits can help retailers understand how … Continue reading
The Millennial generation carries a lot of purchasing power and influence. Basically, they are the ones who dictate what does well and what does not. But what drives this thinking? What influences this generation? In this post, we’ll take a look at the biggest motivators and influencers of the college market today. Students Love … Continue reading
Last week Apple announced, after much speculation, that it is launching not one, but two new iPhone models: The 5s and 5c. With both of these set to be released on September 20th, here is the breakdown of each of the newest features for the corresponding models and the current responses of today’s college students. … Continue reading
Capturing your customers’ attention by providing engaging displays, stocking essential products, and organizing your retail space in a way that truly shows you understand their needs is a key factor in making the most of your merchandise and your showroom. So what are some of your customers’ needs? Well, college students have more than a … Continue reading
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