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How COVID-19 is Changing Retail: Where and How Consumers are Shopping

A couple weeks ago on Retail Connection, we talked about how consumers are adapting to a new normal when it come to shopping. Let’s continue our discuss this week and dive into where and how consumers are shopping. With small businesses being effected by COVID-19 and consumers witnessing dramatic effects of climate change, consumers are … Continue reading →

Trick-or-Treat Retailers, Holiday Shopping Has Started

Holiday shopping has started already, and it’s not even Halloween yet. Continue reading →

How COVID-19 is Changing Retail: Adapting to a New Normal

It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been an unexpected year. The ways people live, work and shop have changed substantially and these changes are likely to stick. Let’s explore how consumers are adapting and what we will continue to see in the future. Consumers will continue to be cautious about going to public places … Continue reading →

Holiday [Shopping] Traditions 2020

Shop safe, and shop early The NRF recently released its annual consumer holiday survey claiming that consumers are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year. And it makes complete sense, at the start of COVID hitting the US hard this year, many consumers saw huge delays on the products they were ordering online. Even physical … Continue reading →

Consumer Trends: What Consumers Want from Retailers this Holiday Season

As we are getting closer to the Holiday season, retail experts are discovering some interesting trends. The biggest trend is how consumers are approaching Holiday shopping. With all the work that retailers and essential workers are doing this year due to the pandemic, consumers are pushing for retail workers to have the holiday off according … Continue reading →

[Infographic] Keep Your Students Safe

September is Campus Safety Awareness Month. Learn how you can keep your students physically and mentally safe.

Fall Inspiration: Add a Little Spice to Your Store

Pumpkin spice and everything nice. Fall is in the air. Here are some tips and activities to bring fall to your store. Play Up the Season: Since 2020 hasn’t been how many people envisioned, spend a little extra time on your holiday décor to spread some cheer. Some ideas to incorporate fall into your store … Continue reading →

Maximizing Reduced Space in Your Retail Store

To help with social distancing, you’ve likely had to remove some merchandising displays and shelves from your store. Here are some tips from NACS for maximizing your reduced space. If you need any help determining how to merchandise your store, please reach out to your DSC Account Manger who can provide some tips and tricks. … Continue reading →

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020: What to Expect

Without a doubt, 2020 has been unexpected. The way we thought we could engage with customers has completely changed. The holiday season will also be unlike past years. Here’s what you can expect for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020. Earlier and Longer Black Friday Season With Amazon Prime Day likely being in October this … Continue reading →

How to Create a Successful Email Campaign

With eCommerce on the rise, email marketing is more important now than ever before. Make sure you are reaching your customers and enticing them to engage with you online. Here some tips for creating a successful email campaign.