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Tech Talk: What is Qi Wireless Charging?

Most smartphones are Qi compatible, but what is it? Qi (pronounced /tʃiː/ CHEE; from the Chinese word 气 qi; traditional Chinese: 氣) is the wireless charging standard and is the first one that is supported by two of the largest and most-influential smartphone makers: Samsung and Apple. Continue reading →

Best Retail Practices: Competing with Amazon

Best Retail Practices: Competing with Amazon

Between student Amazon Prime memberships and the ease and price that Amazon offers, competing with Amazon can feel like a daunting task. Fear not! There are many things you can do with your college bookstore to stand out from Amazon and draw in your student shoppers. Here are 4 tips to compete with Amazon. Continue reading →

Best Retail Practices: Resolving Customer Complaints

Best Retail Practices: Resolving Customer Complaints

Retail customer service is not always easy, and many store owners dread encountering dissatisfied or upset customers. However, customer complaints can actually mean something positive for your business. Here are four steps to best handle and resolve those customer complaints. Continue reading →

Accounting Department Highlight: Keeping DSC On Track

Accounting Department Highlight: Keeping DSC On Track

This month, we are excited to highlight our Accounting Department! Accounting rightly deserves a shoutout since they keep us on track and in check here at DSC. We are proud of the efficiency of Accounting, and we wouldn’t be as successful without them! Continue reading →

National Wellness Month: Our Sales Team Recommendations

National Wellness Month: Our Sales Team Recommendations

What is our sales team recommending you stock to encourage wellness and well-being? Check out what Jordan’s top picks are! Seems like everyone has an Apple Watch these days, and it’s a great way for students to keep an eye on their health and fitness. For students who are switching out bands to sport bands … Continue reading →

National Wellness Month: Our Sales Team Recommendations

National Wellness Month: Our Sales Team Recommendations

What is our sales team recommending you stock to encourage wellness and well-being? Continue reading →

National Wellness Month: Encouraging Student Well-Being

National Wellness Month: Encouraging Student Well-Being

Your college bookstore has an opportunity to carry products and educate students on ways they can focus on their own wellness. Here are some ideas to help students ensure they stay healthy throughout the semester. Continue reading →

National Wellness Month: Encouraging Employee Well-Being

National Wellness Month: Encouraging Employee Well-Being

August is National Wellness Month, and while it is a good time to evaluate how your workplace encourages wellness, well-being is more than just a month-long activity. Continue reading →

Sales Department Highlight: The Heart of DSC

Sales Department Highlight: The Heart of DSC

This month, we are excited to highlight our Sales Department! Since Sales owns the heart of our customers, they are rightly the heart of DSC. Our sales teams have an impressive combination of 117 years of experience. Continue reading →

Disability Pride Month: How Colleges Can Be More Accessible

Disability Pride Month: How Colleges Can Be More Accessible

Many college students with disabilities face daily challenges because of lack of accommodations on their campus. Here are things colleges should consider to make their campus more accessible. Continue reading →

Disability Pride Month: How to Make Your Store More Accessible

Disability Pride Month: How to Make Your Store More Accessible

Here are some easy ways you can start making your store more accessible. Continue reading →