This AAPI Heritage Month, check out highly acclaimed novels and short story collections written by members of the AAPI community. Continue reading
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Mental Health for Employees
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Each year, one in five adults in the U.S. will experience some form of a mental illness, so it is incredibly important and beneficial to enhance wellness in the workplace. Mental health is important to prioritize year-round, so here are a few tips to improve employee mental health and better support workers in your store. Continue reading
How To Make Your Store More Sustainable
Sustainability is key this month in honor of Earth Day, but sustainable practices go beyond temporary changes. Here are some long-term things you can implement in your store to help build a more environmentally-friendly workplace. Continue reading
DSC Named One of Top Workplaces in Madison
The Douglas Stewart Company was named one of the top workplaces in the Greater Madison area in 2024 by The Wisconsin State Journal. Continue reading
Female Authors to Check Out
In honor of Women’s History Month, we put together a list of female authors of fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs. Check them out for some new reading material! Continue reading
ICBA Recap
ICBA, or the Independent College Bookstore Association, had their annual conference in Denver earlier last month, which included speakers on professional development, high-impact networking events, and programs built to create more success for independent college bookstores. DSC had a great time meeting attendees and building connections during this week. Continue reading
Content Tools and Tips
January is the best time to plan out content and promos through the rest of the year. While we focused on promotion ideas last week, this week we will go over how to best organize them and stay on track all year long. Continue reading
Planning for the Year: Preparing for Promotions
College bookstores are often the first stop for students in need, but when they can end up spending up to $1,200 a year on textbooks, it’s no wonder that students look primarily for deals. Here are a few ideas to boost sales while remaining conscious of rising costs for students. Continue reading
Planning for the Year: Key Buying Seasons
Planning purchasing for the new year can seem overwhelming, but keeping major buying seasons in mind can make this easier. From holidays to school breaks, here are the seasons to keep track of this year. Continue reading
Top 5 Blog Posts of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, let’s take a look at our top blog posts this year. Continue reading
