We gave you a lot of content to check out by LGBTQ+ artists this month, so here’s a quick summary! Continue reading
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
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
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
Sooner or later, things will return to normal. We can all put 2020 behind us and start moving forward. Here’s a look at what’s going to be trending in 2021, according to NACS. Retailers have rolled out new technologies to keep up with shoppers’ needs. Brands are combining forces. Headspace partners with Spotify, Alo and … Continue reading
![3 Lessons in Leadership During COVID-19 [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.dstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/untitled-design-28.png?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "3 Lessons in Leadership During COVID-19 [Infographic]")
Well everyone, 2020 is officially in the past and we are excited for a brighter 2021. But there are some lessons we can take away from 2020. The way you ran your retail store probably changed drastically last year and there are some changes you likely plan to continue post-pandemic. We’d like to share some … Continue reading
As 2020 comes to a close, let’s take a look at our top blog posts this year. Meeting Customer Expectations [Infographic] 25 Skills for Excellent Customer Service 5 Marketing Trends to Adopt in 2020 [Infographic] [Infographic] How Your Store Can Help with Online Learning How to Keep Employees Happy We look forward to continuing to provide retail … Continue reading
Thank you to all our vendors and resellers for your continued partnership throughout this past year. Here’s to a happy and healthy holiday season, and cheers to a positive start to 2021.
In a year that we’ve all gone through things none of us thought we’d ever have to experience, make sure you tell your employees that you appreciate all the work they do for you. Continue reading
Whenever consumers see something new, they have the urge to learn more. Most likely there is a voice in their head saying, “I gotta have it.” This is probably happening with your customers all the time. Check out our latest infographic for tips to boost your sales.
It happened. Thanksgiving came and went, and your school is one of many that asked students not to return to campus after the holidays to prevent the spread of COVID. Never in a million years did you think you’d find your store in the position of having to close your store early for in-store business. … Continue reading
Many consumers spend a lot of time thinking about the holidays. We thought it would be fun to see what the most popular Thanksgiving search terms are. Here’s what we found. Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at The Douglas Stewart Company. We are thankful for you and with you a safe and happy holiday.
Retail has been evolving over the years but due to COVID-19, some trends have evolved quicker than predicted. Here are some trends that we’ll continue to see in 2021. Social Commerce With shopping features being added to social platforms, consumers have an even more seamless way to shop online. In 2020, we saw a partnership … Continue reading
We’ve talked with our college store partners and received some valuable feedback about what students are looking for. Check out what’s hot right now on college campuses.
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