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
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
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
Embracing mobile retail is important for retailers trying to truly integrate the shopping experience across all channels which, as we know, has now become vital if one is looking to stay ahead. Consumers now expect to be able to access information and make decisions on the go. According to ACI Worldwide, 93% of people who … Continue reading
According to a report by the Deloitte Consulting firm, the next few years are going to be huge for mobile. Its influence is anticipated to grow exponentially between 17% and 21% of total retail sales, amounting to somewhere between $628 billion and $752 billion in mobile-influenced store sales by 2016. Take a look at where … 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
The Livescribe Sky WiFi smartpen was recently cast as one of the “10 hot back-to-school gadgets” for the 2013 school year by the Yahoo! shopping blog. Check out the post to learn more about the great features this device has to offer – http://ow.ly/p4rk2 The Livescribe smartpen can be purchased through The Douglas Stewart Company. Please contact your account … Continue reading
A recent poll conducted by Harris Interactive illustrates the impact that so-called “showrooming,” or visiting a brick and mortar store to examine a product before purchasing it elsewhere online, is having on physical retailers. Over four in ten (43%) U.S. adults have showroomed, and the practice clearly affects some stores more than others. When showroomers are asked to name … Continue reading
The rise of smartphone ownership and price-comparison apps served as the catalyst for consumers who compare prices while they shop for their next big purchase. With a quick bar code scan, savvy shoppers are able to look up online pricing, products reviews and alternative options for the product or service they are shopping for. According to a … Continue reading
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