How Students Feel About Returning to Campus

How Students Feel About Returning to Campus

University Business conducted a nationwide survey to understand how college students feel about returning to campus in the fall. The survey was conducted May 18 with students age 18-25. Here are the key findings. For students who are ready to return to campus, they hope to see their campus take clear precautions to keep students … Continue reading →

How Esports Keeps Students Connected During COVID-19

How Esports Keeps Students Connected During COVID-19

How Esports Keeps Students Connected During COVID-19 To keep students safe and healthy during COVID-19, most college athletic programs have come to a halt. The feeling of isolation is high amongst college students and Esports can help give students a sense of togetherness. Esports fosters collaboration, critical-thinking, and good digital citizenship. When students participate in … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Provide a Personalized Shopping Experience

5 Ways to Provide a Personalized Shopping Experience

As a result of COVID-19, we’ve seen a huge shift in retail. In April, retail sales took the largest dive on record falling 16.4% and eCommerce sites like Amazon increased 8.4%. Large retailers have been able to adapt and provide faster delivery times and better pricing. This will make it difficult for smaller retailers to … Continue reading →

Tech Talk: ANC Headphones Explained

Tech Talk: ANC Headphones Explained

Has outside noise ever ruined a good jam session? Your students probably know this problem well. Whether students are listening to music to drown out noises while studying or trying to get into a good workout, ANC headphones are what they need. What are ANC headphones? ANC (active noise canceling) headphones are headphones that block … Continue reading →

Showing Equality in Your Store

Showing Equality in Your Store

As communities stand together for social justice, we want to share insight from NACS on actions your store can take to ensure equality amongst employees. Recruitment and hiring: Do you announce job opening broadly and give equal consideration to all applicants based on skills? Will minorities feel welcome in your stores’ culture? Work performance and … Continue reading →

Increase Your eCommerce Efforts with Facebook Shops

Increase Your eCommerce Efforts with Facebook Shops

As shoppers remain cautious of shopping in-store, continuing your eCommerce efforts are vital for your business. Make sure your online store is available where your customers are most – social media. Here’s what you need to know about opening up shop on Facebook. Facebook Shop is an easy way for stores to sell online and … Continue reading →

How Students are Responding to the Pandemic

How Students are Responding to the Pandemic

Not only are businesses and store owners concerned about what the future brings, so are students. Their minds are racing around how they will return to campus, what the school year will look like, and if they should return to campus in the fall. NACS OnCampus Research surveyed students in March and resurveyed them again … Continue reading →

Three Phases for Reopening Your Store

Three Phases for Reopening Your Store

As safer at home orders are being lifted and business are being allowed to reopen, you are probably wondering how to reopen your store. National Retail Foundation has provided a three-phase opening plan to help your store reopen and keep you staff and customers safe. Phase 1 – Allow E-Commerce, Contactless Curbside Pickup, and In-Home … Continue reading →

Honoring the Class of 2020 During COVID-19

Honoring the Class of 2020 During COVID-19

Hats off to the class of 2020! While graduation will look different this year, make sure your students still feel special as they celebrate this great achievement. Graduate Spotlight Utilize your social media channels to give a shout out to graduating seniors. Ask students and parents to nominate a graduating senior and feature their picture … Continue reading →