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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 →

CES 2024 Recap

CES® is the most powerful tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES is the only trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape at one event. Here are some new tech announced at the January 2024 show. Continue reading →

Black History Month: POC Authors to Check Out This Year

Happy Black History Month! Here are some books from black authors coming out this year that you should check out. Continue reading →

Happy Valentines Day – here’s some things we LOVE

This Valentine’s Day, we want to share some NEW products at The Douglas Stewart Company that we are in love with (and think you will be too!). Continue reading →

Promoting DEI in Your Store: 8 Tips for Store Owners

Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a college store owner is not only a responsible business practice but also contributes to a positive and inclusive environment. Here are 8 tips to help you promote DEI in your store: Continue reading →

DSC Facts: Retail Resources You Should Check Out

We at the Douglas Stewart Company create many retail publications a year that are made to make our college stores’ owners’ lives easier. Each publication is full of information and products we think would be perfect for each need, from back-to-school shopping to technology restocks. Explore our many publications below! Continue reading →

What is Visual Merchandising and Why is it Important?

Visual merchandising is a powerful tool when done right. By combining marketing principles, retail merchandising knowledge, and creative delivery, retailers can effectively leverage the space and layout of their store to present their inventory in an eye-catching way that turns browsers into buyers. 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 →