It happened. Thanksgiving came and went, and your school is one of many that asked students not to return to campus after the holidays to prevent the spread of COVID. Never in a million years did you think you’d find your store in the position of having to close your store early for in-store business. … Continue reading
We’ve talked with our college store partners and received some valuable feedback about what students are looking for. Check out what’s hot right now on college campuses.
A couple weeks ago on Retail Connection, we talked about how consumers are adapting to a new normal when it come to shopping. Let’s continue our discuss this week and dive into where and how consumers are shopping. With small businesses being effected by COVID-19 and consumers witnessing dramatic effects of climate change, consumers are … Continue reading
Holiday shopping has started already, and it’s not even Halloween yet. Continue reading
It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been an unexpected year. The ways people live, work and shop have changed substantially and these changes are likely to stick. Let’s explore how consumers are adapting and what we will continue to see in the future. Consumers will continue to be cautious about going to public places … Continue reading
As we are getting closer to the Holiday season, retail experts are discovering some interesting trends. The biggest trend is how consumers are approaching Holiday shopping. With all the work that retailers and essential workers are doing this year due to the pandemic, consumers are pushing for retail workers to have the holiday off according … Continue reading
Pumpkin spice and everything nice. Fall is in the air. Here are some tips and activities to bring fall to your store. Play Up the Season: Since 2020 hasn’t been how many people envisioned, spend a little extra time on your holiday décor to spread some cheer. Some ideas to incorporate fall into your store … Continue reading
To help with social distancing, you’ve likely had to remove some merchandising displays and shelves from your store. Here are some tips from NACS for maximizing your reduced space. If you need any help determining how to merchandise your store, please reach out to your DSC Account Manger who can provide some tips and tricks. … Continue reading
Even with the uncertainty of returning to campus and the possibility of students taking the year off, college spending is expected to increase according to National Retail Federation. While back-to-school spending is expected to increase, NRF is anticipating consumers will shop at fewer places. It’s estimated that students and families will spend $1,059.20 on average … Continue reading
As a result of COVID-19, we’ve seen a huge shift in retail. In April, retail sales took the largest dive on record falling 16.4% and eCommerce sites like Amazon increased 8.4%. Large retailers have been able to adapt and provide faster delivery times and better pricing. This will make it difficult for smaller retailers to … Continue reading
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