With big competitors out there like Amazon, it’s important to differentiate your online presence from others. To put things in prospective, ask yourself why students would purchase from you instead of other online outlets. Add value to your online store to make it unique and optimize it so it’s easy for students to navigate and … Continue reading
![Customer Service Skills Your Associates Should Master [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/thinkstockphotos-546200974.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Customer Service Skills Your Associates Should Master [Infographic]")
Excellent customer service will never go out of style and it is essential in creating relationships with your students so they become loyal shoppers. Aiming to provide the best service to students should be a top priority for your associates. Here are the top skills your associates should master that will keep them engaged with … Continue reading
![How To: Upsell and Cross-Sell [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/thinkstockphotos-528955864.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "How To: Upsell and Cross-Sell [Infographic]")
The art of upselling and cross-selling not only increases revenue, but it also significantly increases your customer Life Time Value (LTV). When you can upsell or cross-sell products it shows your associates are truly experts on the items in your store and that your students can trust their recommendations. Knowing your students’ needs and wants … Continue reading
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In a time where customers expect more from their shopping experience, retailers are stepping up their in-store game. Consumers now need a reason to walk into a physical store when they can get the same products online from the comfort of their own home. Many stores are pushing the future of retail by creating immersive … Continue reading
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In your store, it’s important to create spaces where your students feel comfortable, whether they’re intently shopping or just killing time in-between classes. Often, a setback to brick-and-mortar shopping is the overwhelming experience students can have if the store is not laid out correctly. They may feel overstimulated walking into a crowded store with too … Continue reading
Despite the convenience of online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores will never completely disappear. In fact, a study from the Pew Research Center reports that 64% of consumers would prefer to make purchases in-store rather than online. Although Amazon has grown into the biggest e-commerce giant, there are ways to compete and continue to attract your students’ … Continue reading
