Shopping is changing and with Generation Z doing most of their initial research online, it’s important to understand the customer journey. Learn a student’s shopping process you so can prepare for your part in their decision making. Realizing the journey students go through is important to make the sale. To get a better understanding of … Continue reading
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Today’s new digital consumers have very different expectations, and it can be challenging to keep up with their needs. It’s important to have a competitive edge in today’s evolving retail landscape. Here are three ways to make your store stand out and how to implement each tactic. Educate Staff It’s more important than ever to … Continue reading
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See where you stand against your competitors by using a SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis is a planning tool that identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This will help you take inventory of what tactics are currently working, what isn’t, and provide you with insight on how to move forward. Get started using this example … Continue reading
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It’s important to keep your content fresh to drive engagement with students. Sometimes it can be a struggle to create a constant stream of relevant content – we get it. That’s why we’ve compiled a lineup of topic ideas to get you through the month. Keep this list handy and use it as a tool … Continue reading
In today’s challenging retail landscape, ask yourself how you stand out in a sea of competitors that are trying to do the same. Retailers have to reframe their way of thinking to keep up with the demand of shoppers in the digital era. You must clearly define your store’s purpose with students to be successful. … Continue reading
Happy Holidays from The Douglas Stewart Company! We will not be publishing a blog this week, but we’ll be back in the first week of January. See our website dstewart.com for more information on our holiday hours. Season’s greetings and best wishes for success in 2018! Sincerely, The Douglas Stewart Company
Smart mirrors may be the future of dressing rooms, since they provide many perks to both customers and store associates. Shoppers can choose from a multitude of features, like being able to adjust the lighting, choose a different language, and request a different size or color. The mirror can also scan what they are currently … Continue reading
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As digital natives, Generation Z is more active on social media than any other generation before them. Gen Z actually enjoys shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, but their purchase decisions are greatly influenced by their online searches. To score the sale, make sure your marketing is prominent on the platforms they are already searching on. Tailor … Continue reading
