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
Today’s new digital consumers have very different expectations, and it can be challenging to keep up with their needs. It’s important to have a competitive edge in today’s evolving retail landscape. Here are three ways to make your store stand out and how to implement each tactic. Educate Staff It’s more important than ever to … Continue reading
![How To Use a SWOT Analysis [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.dstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/feature-image-swot-01.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "How To Use a SWOT Analysis [Infographic]")
See where you stand against your competitors by using a SWOT analysis. A SWOT analysis is a planning tool that identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This will help you take inventory of what tactics are currently working, what isn’t, and provide you with insight on how to move forward. Get started using this example … Continue reading
![30 Days of Social Media Content [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.dstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thinkstockphotos-500887709.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "30 Days of Social Media Content [Infographic]")
It’s important to keep your content fresh to drive engagement with students. Sometimes it can be a struggle to create a constant stream of relevant content – we get it. That’s why we’ve compiled a lineup of topic ideas to get you through the month. Keep this list handy and use it as a tool … Continue reading
In today’s challenging retail landscape, ask yourself how you stand out in a sea of competitors that are trying to do the same. Retailers have to reframe their way of thinking to keep up with the demand of shoppers in the digital era. You must clearly define your store’s purpose with students to be successful. … Continue reading
Happy Holidays from The Douglas Stewart Company! We will not be publishing a blog this week, but we’ll be back in the first week of January. See our website dstewart.com for more information on our holiday hours. Season’s greetings and best wishes for success in 2018! Sincerely, The Douglas Stewart Company
Smart mirrors may be the future of dressing rooms, since they provide many perks to both customers and store associates. Shoppers can choose from a multitude of features, like being able to adjust the lighting, choose a different language, and request a different size or color. The mirror can also scan what they are currently … Continue reading
![Tips and Tricks: 6 Ways to Market to Gen Z on Social Media [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.dstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/thinkstockphotos-537307070.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Tips and Tricks: 6 Ways to Market to Gen Z on Social Media [Infographic]")
As digital natives, Generation Z is more active on social media than any other generation before them. Gen Z actually enjoys shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, but their purchase decisions are greatly influenced by their online searches. To score the sale, make sure your marketing is prominent on the platforms they are already searching on. Tailor … Continue reading
With the overwhelming amount of content out there, it’s enough to make your head spin. Coupled with an overflowing inbox, it’s hard to know what posts to pay attention to. Luckily for you, we’ve been tracking our blog posts all year. We’ve figured out what the key topics are, so you don’t have to. Catch … Continue reading
Consistency is powerful and it defines the type of experience students will have when they shop in your store. Now more than ever, students are shopping in brick-and-mortar stores solely because of the experience they get there. Remember, your employees are the face of your store and ultimately can control the type of interactions students … Continue reading
retailconnection 