Why You Should Get Feedback From Your Students and How to Get It Stop worrying about keeping up with your competitors and focus more on keeping up with your students. Have you ever asked your students what they think? Like verbally asked them their opinion on something? As a business owner, it’s important to cater … Continue reading
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Technology is continually playing a larger part in retail. With so many advancements and constant updates, the amount of technology at our fingertips can be overwhelming. Integrating technology into your store can help automate everyday tasks, ensure accuracy, and deliver a more engaging experience for shoppers. Virtual Assistants Voice-powered devices have revolutionized the way consumers … Continue reading
As Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) continue to gain steam, you might be wondering what the difference is, and more importantly – how it affects your business. Both AR and VR are based on the same technologies, which is a graphical overlay that is directed by the user’s experience, based on their movements. … Continue reading
The topic of the Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing in popularity. With so much talk, you may be wondering to yourself, “What is IoT?” The Internet of Things is defined as the technology that allows objects like home appliances, fixtures, or devices to send and receive data via the internet. More devices are being … Continue reading
Smart mirrors may be the future of dressing rooms, since they provide many perks to both customers and store associates. Shoppers can choose from a multitude of features, like being able to adjust the lighting, choose a different language, and request a different size or color. The mirror can also scan what they are currently … Continue reading
Many retailers are utilizing chatbots to answer simple customer inquiries that won’t tie up customer service representatives. Chatbots can provide product recommendations, process orders and send shipping information updates, answer simple frequently asked questions, and assist with the shopping experience. Utilizing chatbots on your store’s social media pages, like Facebook and Twitter, can enhance your … Continue reading
Having customer associates present in a store to answer customer’s inquiries is the main thing that separates brick-and-mortar from online stores. Often students do their research online, but they head into a store to get any remaining questions or concerns answered and ultimately to buy the product. It’s important to have retail associates ready and … Continue reading
Video viewing continues to explode and according to AOL, 57% of consumers are watching videos on their mobile phones daily. Video has become the most engaging type of content available today, and with all the technology available it’s never been easier or more affordable to create video to post on your social media. 59% of … Continue reading
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