2018 is coming to an end. What was your favorite blog post? We’ve done the research and the results are in. Here are the top 10 posts of 2018!
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Do Your Students Know Everything You Have In Your Store?
Sources: bloomberg.com, pointy.com
Spending On Higher Education Course Materials Is Declining
Sources: nacs.org, investopedia.com
Industry News: Consumers Will Spend 4.1% More This Holiday Season
Sources: nrf.com, forbes.com
Your First Look: Meet the New Surface Family
Microsoft Surface announced a number of product refreshes as part of their fall event so users can be more productive at work, school, and on the go. Microsoft Surface introduced new models of several Surface Pro devices, introducing the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2, and all new Surface headphones. Each device … Continue reading
Meeting Your Customer’s Expectations
Your customers got smart. With the world right at their fingertips, how could they not be? They are experts in both real world shopping and they also dominate the virtual world. They are so connected, they know the very second Beyoncé’s newest album drops within minutes of release. Unfortunately, your customers hold the power. Providing … Continue reading
The Surface Go is Here!
It’s finally official, the Microsoft Surface Go is here and it’s a game changer. At a compact size of 10 inches, it’s similar to the Surface Pro – starting at only $399. The Surface Go is complete with a built-in kickstand, Windows 10, and only weighs 1.15 lbs, which is a half-pound lighter than the … Continue reading
It’s Not What You Think!
The internet is where it’s at. Why wouldn’t students choose it? Books, toiletries, groceries…they can conveniently do all their shopping right from the comfort of their couch. For years we’ve been told that E-Commerce is on the rise. We’ve even seen it put some stores out of business. While convenience is key for the future … Continue reading
The Mobile Shopper
$ELL! $ELL! $ELL! The goal of any retail establishment is to sell more. We’ve all been there—at the checkout counter when the sales associate tells you if you buy 2 more items you’ll qualify for $15 off your entire purchase! And why wouldn’t you participate in that? At the end of that purchase you’ll be … Continue reading
Tips to go Digital
Today convenience is key. Yes, we agree that you can’t replace face-to-face interaction when it comes to shopping. Students are busy and can’t always make it to the store. Let your students shop around the clock by going digital. More and more students are opting to shop at the press of a button rather than … Continue reading
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