Your students are often under the impression that the campus store is overpriced, so they shop for their needs elsewhere. They believe that there is a higher margin on products which increases the prices and students think they have to go to off campus stores to get the best deal. Your students’ biggest hang-up can … Continue reading
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
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
We’ve all heard the news, the iPhone 7 is saying its good-byes to the headphone jack–Adios. There will be a shift in the headphone and speaker industry, more and more consumers will go wireless. College retailers need to meet the demand with a good selection of Bluetooth devices. Many consumers are worried about the cost … Continue reading
From notebooks and textbooks to tablets and e-readers the college market is going digital. With this constantly changing sphere there are two things we can count on in the college retail market: college students are dependent on technology and technology is a virtually recession-proof market.1 Students are constantly looking for the next best thing. Now … 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
You’ve probably heard of the Freshmen 15 but it is not uncommon for all college students to gain weight while in school. Exercise is important no matter your age, but college students are reporting higher rates of depression, anxiety, and obesity1. Regular physical activity is known to reduce health risks and lessen the symptoms with … Continue reading
Being knowledgeable about your products is key to making the most of your merchandise, especially with Millennials. It is important to be able to keep up with them and answer their questions; basically, you must know your products well. According to a report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, over 83% of U.S. consumers do their research … 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
