COVID-19 moved many college students online, which meant that in-person purchasing at college bookstores became challenging. In order to stay relevant in an online world, college bookstores can find great benefit in creating an engaging and helpful online store. Here are 4 tips to consider when incorporating your bookstore online. Continue reading
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your store is a tactical part of your business. Displays showcase everything and direct customers on where to focus their attention. Displays help maximize your sales because they make a good first impression for your customers. Continue reading
Educators worldwide are working to incorporate STEAM education into their classrooms. This week on Var Connection, we break down why STEAM is necessary and share four ways to keep students engaged. Continue reading
![[Infographic] How You Can Help Your Students Cope With Returning to in-Person Learning](https://retailconnection.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/michael-marsh-u0dbv_qeiyk-unsplash.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "[Infographic] How You Can Help Your Students Cope With Returning to in-Person Learning")
College bookstores play a crucial role in helping students feel appreciated and part of the community.
This week on Retail Connection, we are sharing the six ways you can help students adjust to in-person learning. Continue reading
As of 2020, 82.9% of U.S adults own a smartphone, 56.4% use a voice assistant, and 34.7% possess a smart speaker. The rise of voice assistant popularity has led to new industry innovations as businesses strive to offer the best possible experience for their customers. One of the fastest-growing innovations is the ability to shop with your voice. Click here to discover how to optimize your business for voice commerce. Continue reading
Staying motivated when sales are low is hard for every business. While experiencing a perceived failure, it’s common for owners and employees to suffer lower self-esteem. Taking the time to improve motivation will help prevent or limit the adverse effects you experience from perceived failure. Continue reading
TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms on the market. In Q1 2020, they set the world record for most downloads in a single quarter for a social app, at 315 million installs (Digital Marketing Institute). Since then, they have grown to 2 billion installs and currently have over 800 million active users worldwide. This week on Retail Connection, we are sharing four ways to elevate your TikTok marketing strategy. Continue reading
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