In a time where customers expect more from their shopping experience, retailers are stepping up their in-store game. Consumers now need a reason to walk into a physical store when they can get the same products online from the comfort of their own home. Many stores are pushing the future of retail by creating immersive … Continue reading
In December of last year Amazon successfully piloted its first drone delivery in Cambridge, England. This service, called Prime Air will allow customers to receive their packages in 30 minutes or less. This is currently in its trial stage, but they are planning on expanding the private trial to more customers over time. Amazon’s drones … Continue reading
In a digital world, it’s no longer an option to be present online with retail sales through digital channels increasing 23% in 2015. Although your students still make purchases in stores, shopping now starts at home. With this in mind, it’s important to create an omnichannel experience that’s prevalent among Millennial shoppers so they can … Continue reading
Technology is constantly changing the way people shop and one of the biggest pain points for consumers is the amount of time spent standing in the checkout line. Large companies are starting to put the checkout process in the hands of the user, allowing them to skip the checkout lanes completely. This is not only … Continue reading
Augmented reality aims to address common shopping annoyances and engage customers. This technology allows consumers to digitally overlay selected products over a picture of their real-life, helping consumers make informed decisions. A survey conducted by Walker Sands, a digital marketing agency, found that 55% of consumers think virtual reality will influence their buying decisions in … Continue reading
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
Rather than issuing another replacement plan as Samsung did earlier last month, the company is now offering full refunds and a gift certificate for the pain of dealing with not one, but two recalls. Many consumers bought cases, lens attachments, and power packs with their Note7’s. Discussions are still in the works with vendors on … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the news, the iPhone 7 is saying its good-byes to the headphone jack–Adios. There will be a shift in the headphone and speaker industry, more and more consumers will go wireless. College retailers need to meet the demand with a good selection of Bluetooth devices. Many consumers are worried about the cost … 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
If you haven’t heard already Apple made a few big product announcements this week. Apple has reached a large milestone, reaching 1 billion active devices around the world; they’ve lowered prices and are loading up on features. Apple will be creating a smaller, cheaper iPhone with a four-inch display. As it turns out people are … Continue reading
