Since 55% of Millennials rely on social media as their primary source for shopping information; these platforms are always looking to enhance the consumer’s shopping experience, which means continuous updates and site improvements. With social media shopping growing in popularity, Instagram and Pinterest have recently taken steps to improve how customers shop on their sites. … Continue reading
With Thanksgiving just a week away we really start focusing on what we’re thankful for. Show your students some love not just during the holidays, but at any time of the year with these easy ways to say thank you. A personalized message or act of generosity can make your students feel special and put … Continue reading
Earlier last month The New York Times published a piece focusing on transitions within campus stores. ‘As Amazon Arrives, the Campus Bookstore is a Books Store No More’ discusses a common theme we’ve seen on campuses, students are going elsewhere for their textbook purchases. This begs the questions where will students go for books and … Continue reading
Students are still enjoying the lazy days of summer vacation, but they are also gearing up for back-to-school. Nearly 34% of consumers plan their shopping 3 weeks to 1 month before school starts, for many campuses that time is now. The Douglas Stewart Company offers some of the biggest name in tech making your on … Continue reading
Big Box Stores A big box store is a huge establishment, usually a part of a major retail chain. Examples: Walmart, Target, Best Buy. Big Data This refers to sets of data that are so large, only sophisticated programs or really, really smart data scientists can make sense of it all. Big data goes beyond … Continue reading
It’s here. The most anticipated and dreaded season is upon us. Holiday shopping has started but the fun begins on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Here are some tips to get adapt now as you prepare your store and your staff. Invest in faster checkouts Use portable checkout systems like an iPad … Continue reading
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