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
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September is Campus Safety Awareness Month. Learn how you can keep your students physically and mentally safe.
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
If you are using social media at your campus store, it might be time to branch out to Reels on Instagram. Video is becoming popular on social media and something you’ll want to add to your social media strategy. Reels is a tool to create 15-second videos and is mainly targeted at Generation Z. Let’s … Continue reading
Transitioning to college and living on your own can be intimidating for college freshmen. Many students have relied on their parents to make meals, wake them up, and create their schedule. Now students must figure ‘Adulting’ out on their own. On top of trying to figure out how to take care of themselves, students likely … Continue reading
Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid and How to Fix Them Email marketing is more important than ever with the growth of eCommerce in 2020. We’ve put together a list of mistakes people make and how to fix them so you can get the most out of your email marketing. Asking your audience to subscribe for … Continue reading
With most businesses using social media, your posts can get lost. A great way to catch your viewers’ interest is with hashtags and emojis. Make sure you aren’t overusing them though. Below are recommendations for how many hashtags and emojis to use in your post for each social media platform.
As safer at home orders are being lifted and business are being allowed to reopen, you are probably wondering how to reopen your store. National Retail Foundation has provided a three-phase opening plan to help your store reopen and keep you staff and customers safe. Phase 1 – Allow E-Commerce, Contactless Curbside Pickup, and In-Home … Continue reading
If you are trying to increase customer interaction on social media, try posting interactive content. According to a study in 2016 from Content Marketing Institute, 81% of marketers say interactive content is more effective at grabbing the consumers’ attention than static content. Here are the top 3 types of interactive content marketers are using today. … Continue reading
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