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LGBTQ+ Music and Media to Check Out

This month, take some time to check out content from and about members of the LGBTQ+ community, from stories of belonging to pop music. Here are some movies, directors, and artists to support and learn about this month! Continue reading →

Books by LGBTQ+ Authors to Check Out

This Pride Month, take time out of your schedules to read books written by and about members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you prefer romance novels or memoirs, we have the perfect book for you. Continue reading →

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Awareness

Happy Pride Month! The LGBTQ+ community has continued to grow in recent years, increasing from 5.6% of American adults in 2020 to 7.6 in 2024. More than 1 out of every 5 Gen Z’ers aged 18 to 26 identify as LGBTQ+. As this population continues to grow, here are some steps you can take to honor and celebrate Pride Month in your store: Continue reading →

Sustainability in Tech

Although Technology is a powerful force in driving progress, it can also have a detrimental impact on the environment. Tech companies are at the forefront of innovation and are often seen as first movers, so it is important for consumers to hold them to a sustainable standard. Big tech has become an integral part of everyone’s personal and professional life which creates a heightened awareness of what those companies do. Continue reading →

Sustainability and Consumer Trends

Consumer trends play a big role in the way you run your store. Sustainability is a major consumer trend that stores cannot ignore. Check out these consumer statistics and some tips on how to innovate your store. Continue reading →

Eco-Friendly Products You Should Stock

What better way to celebrate the month of April, with Earth Day and our planet on the mind, than to stock up on eco-friendly products for back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorites, from headphones to notebooks and everything in between. Continue reading →

Gen Z and Sustainability

College students care about important social issues such as racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and sustainability and climate change. Stores will find that striving for authenticity and ethical products will attract this generation of shoppers. Here are some facts about Gen Z and their desire for sustainability. Continue reading →

Tech Displays You Should Carry

Urbanista Los Angeles are the world’s first self-charging wireless headphones powered by Powerfoyle solar cell material. Using advanced green technology, Los Angeles converts all light, outdoor and indoor, into energy to deliver virtually infinite playtime. Los Angeles never stops charging when exposed to light, providing a nonstop audio experience. This display includes a light to … Continue reading →

Impulse Purchasing Tips

Impulse purchases are ones made that the customer did not previously plan, often spontaneous or compulsive. How can you encourage impulse purchasing in your store? Here are some tips: Continue reading →

Getting the Most from Displays

Retail displays are an essential aspect of visual merchandising as they are designed to attract, engage, and motivate customers to purchase. Presentation is everything in retail spaces. One of the top reasons a customer makes a purchase is because something catches their attention. Here are some ways you can get the most from your retail displays: Continue reading →

Merchandising Tips for Bookstores

Back-to-School stocking is nearly upon us, and you are most likely considering how to best merchandise your store to best prepare for the upcoming rush. Visual merchandising involves displaying products to highlight their features and benefits with the goal to attract and motivate customers to purchase. Successful visual merchandising will turn your retail space into your most productive and most efficient salesperson.

Here are some tips when merchandising your bookstore: Continue reading →

Women’s History Month and Higher Education

March is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day on March 8th. This is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge the achievements women have made in higher education and how their leadership has shaped the future for women and minorities in higher ed. Here are some inspirational women in higher education to highlight this month: Continue reading →

Prioritizing Inclusivity in Your Marketing: Using Inclusive Language

A key aspect of marketing is language. Much of marketing includes headlines, emails, copy, and more. When striving to prioritize inclusivity in your marketing, using inclusive language is an excellent starting point. Here are some guidelines on inclusive language from the American Psychological Association for you to implement in your marketing this year. Continue reading →