We’ve talked with our college store partners and received some valuable feedback about what students are looking for. Check out what’s hot right now on college campuses.
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How COVID-19 is Changing Retail: Where and How Consumers are Shopping
A couple weeks ago on Retail Connection, we talked about how consumers are adapting to a new normal when it come to shopping. Let’s continue our discuss this week and dive into where and how consumers are shopping. With small businesses being effected by COVID-19 and consumers witnessing dramatic effects of climate change, consumers are … Continue reading
Trick-or-Treat Retailers, Holiday Shopping Has Started
Holiday shopping has started already, and it’s not even Halloween yet. Continue reading
How COVID-19 is Changing Retail: Adapting to a New Normal
It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been an unexpected year. The ways people live, work and shop have changed substantially and these changes are likely to stick. Let’s explore how consumers are adapting and what we will continue to see in the future. Consumers will continue to be cautious about going to public places … Continue reading
Consumer Trends: What Consumers Want from Retailers this Holiday Season
As we are getting closer to the Holiday season, retail experts are discovering some interesting trends. The biggest trend is how consumers are approaching Holiday shopping. With all the work that retailers and essential workers are doing this year due to the pandemic, consumers are pushing for retail workers to have the holiday off according … Continue reading
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[Infographic] Keep Your Students Safe
September is Campus Safety Awareness Month. Learn how you can keep your students physically and mentally safe.
Handling Customers Who Aren’t Following New Safety Guidelines
As your store opens and students start coming back to campus, you’ll likely encounter customers who aren’t following your safety guidelines. Make sure you handle these situations carefully, so you aren’t offending anyone. Train your entire staff, not just supervisors, on how to approach customers who aren’t following your policies. Treat customers with dignity and … Continue reading
How Students Feel About Returning to Campus
University Business conducted a nationwide survey to understand how college students feel about returning to campus in the fall. The survey was conducted May 18 with students age 18-25. Here are the key findings. For students who are ready to return to campus, they hope to see their campus take clear precautions to keep students … Continue reading
How Esports Keeps Students Connected During COVID-19
How Esports Keeps Students Connected During COVID-19 To keep students safe and healthy during COVID-19, most college athletic programs have come to a halt. The feeling of isolation is high amongst college students and Esports can help give students a sense of togetherness. Esports fosters collaboration, critical-thinking, and good digital citizenship. When students participate in … Continue reading
5 Ways to Provide a Personalized Shopping Experience
As a result of COVID-19, we’ve seen a huge shift in retail. In April, retail sales took the largest dive on record falling 16.4% and eCommerce sites like Amazon increased 8.4%. Large retailers have been able to adapt and provide faster delivery times and better pricing. This will make it difficult for smaller retailers to … Continue reading
