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 →

How to Manage Textbook Buyback and Rental Returns

How to Manage Textbook Buyback and Rental Returns

With students no longer on campus, textbook return and buyback will look quite different this year. Make sure you can accommodate students and consider extending your rental return deadline. Here are some ways to handle textbook rental returns. Bookstore Drop Box A great option for no contact drop-off is putting a drop box outside your … Continue reading →