Placing product in your campus retail location sounds like a simple task, but there’s tons of thought that should go behind your placement decisions. Organizing the products in your retail space is a tricky yet important business aspect that can trip lots of people up unexpectedly. However, there are some tried-and-true ways you can employ … Continue reading →

Getting the layout of your store just right can be challenging. A good layout can help you better manage the flow of foot-traffic, attract more customers, and reach your sales quota. Alternatively, a bad store layout can do the exact opposite! It’s important to establish a store layout that works for you and helps you … Continue reading →

Making your store accessible to individuals with physical limitations is the right and legal thing to do. If your store needs some work done to be more accessible, consider implementing these tips and strategies. Ensure Physical Accessibility Ensure that any person, whether they’re an employee or a customer, can easily access your store’s entrance. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Disability Pride Month is an annual celebration each July meant to honor the achievements, contributions, and lived experiences of people living with disabilities. People with disabilities account for around 15% of the world’s population and represent people of all backgrounds regardless of race, age, sex, sexuality, or other factors. For able-bodied people, it’s easy to … Continue reading →

LGBTQ+ shoppers, like most other groups in our society, harbor unique consumer trends that set them apart from everyone else in the retail market. Keep reading to learn about specific trends for LGBTQ+ consumers. Value Independent and Locally Owned Businesses LGBTQ+ consumers are “value-conscious” shoppers who exhibit a strong support for independent and locally owned … Continue reading →

The upkeep of your store’s website can be a tricky business. There’s always new products to highlight while trying to keep the experience smooth and bug-free for users. See these tips below for how to enhance your store’s website and make it an easier web experience for everyone. Develop a Unique Style Nowadays, e-commerce sites … Continue reading →

The LGBTQ+ community holds serious spending power in local and global economies. Keep reading to learn exactly how impactful queer consumers are and how their support can be a tremendous boon for your retail store. Global Spending Power Millions of LGBTQ+ people across the world find themselves in favorable financial position. In fact, global spending … Continue reading →

The Douglas Stewart Company is proud to celebrate Pride Month this year and every year! Our Retail Connection articles this month will focus on LGBTQ+ related topics in the world of retail, such as queer spending power and consumer trends. Today, we’ll explore some ways to celebrate Pride Month in your store so your LGBTQ+ … Continue reading →

Sleep is intrinsically tied to our mental health. The better our sleep patterns, the healthier our mental and emotional states become. Keep reading to see more detailed ways that our sleep impacts our mental health and how getting good sleep can help your retail store. Sleep Improves Cognitive Skills Getting a good night’s rest helps … Continue reading →

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. People suffering burnout often feel extreme cynicism, detachment, and a diminished sense of accomplishment in both their professional and personal lives. Burnout is such a severe mental reaction to stress that a full recovery can often take months or … Continue reading →