As 2016 comes to a close, you’re probably wondering what’s trending for 2017 and maybe feeling a little overwhelmed. With the holidays approaching, products to order, and a business to run; that leaves limited time to explore what tactics you should really focus on for next year. This easy infographic gives you everything you need … 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
Many of our marketing efforts have been tailored and dedicated to Millennials’ unique tastes and interests. However, we can no longer lump our customers into one group and call them the M-word. This group is becoming too narrow as more consumers are becoming digitally savvy. There’s a key group that’s being overlooked and they’re called … Continue reading
When the printing press was invented in the 1880’s companies advertised in newspapers. When radio was invented in the 1920’s advertisers added radio to their marketing toolbox. When TVs were in every living room in the 1950’s advertisers followed suit. When Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, YouTube were created, how do you choose? … Continue reading
Retail is changing like never before, with new technologies stores are starting to adopt the classic in-store experience. Office Depot has created their first “Store of the Future” in Nevada; this begs the question of what will stores of the future look like? The remodeled Office Depot features a modern layout as well as new … Continue reading
A study conducted by Harris Poll asked adults ages 18 and older what they really wanted in a relationship with a retailer. A large 74% of surveyed respondents said they wanted to receive messages on their phones during a store visit. A whopping 81% of respondents said they were open to stores keeping in touch … Continue reading
Embrace the power of video, online shoppers who view video are 1.8x more likely to make a purchase. Video has even more influence on buying power when viewed on mobile. Video’s influence on purchases is 18% on mobile devices. Using video publishing tools like Instagram or YouTube helps your store share it’s brand store. So … Continue reading
Providing customers with extra items they have genuine interested in by connecting other items to their original choice is what we commonly refer to cross selling. Cross selling is a great tool to boost sales and to show off your customer service and should be implemented in your campus store. Before customers walk through your … Continue reading
Freshmen orientation is an exciting time on campus. The buildings are filled with excited freshmen ready to leave their nest and enter the academic world. Getting ready for orientation is a yearlong process, there is always room to grow and establish new activities. Follow these tips for a successful orientation season. 1. Establish Goals and … Continue reading
