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
In a time where customers expect more from their shopping experience, retailers are stepping up their in-store game. Consumers now need a reason to walk into a physical store when they can get the same products online from the comfort of their own home. Many stores are pushing the future of retail by creating immersive … Continue reading
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![Tips and Tricks: Social Media Checklist [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.dstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/thinkstockphotos-498398279.jpg?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Tips and Tricks: Social Media Checklist [Infographic]")
If you keep up with your social media accounts, and update them regularly you can grow a robust online presence with your students; sometimes though it’s hard to know where to start. Create content and start conversations with your students by following this handy social media checklist. Print this checklist out and keep it handy … Continue reading
In your store, it’s important to create spaces where your students feel comfortable, whether they’re intently shopping or just killing time in-between classes. Often, a setback to brick-and-mortar shopping is the overwhelming experience students can have if the store is not laid out correctly. They may feel overstimulated walking into a crowded store with too … Continue reading
Generation Z, otherwise known as Centennials or Digital Natives are those born between 1997 and 2011. This generation has never known a world without technology and they are the first generation born fully immersed in the digital era. Generation Z’s oldest members are now graduating high school and just entering college. It’s time to understand … Continue reading
Developing a social media plan is imperative for the success of the social media channels you use. Aimless social media posts without a purpose will not increase your business like the direction from a clear, concise social media plan. A social media plan is the summary of your business goals with a step-by-step plan of … Continue reading
Despite the convenience of online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores will never completely disappear. In fact, a study from the Pew Research Center reports that 64% of consumers would prefer to make purchases in-store rather than online. Although Amazon has grown into the biggest e-commerce giant, there are ways to compete and continue to attract your students’ … Continue reading
![Social Media Explained: Twitter [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.dstewart.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/twitter-feature-photo.png?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Social Media Explained: Twitter [Infographic]")
The dynamic of college stores is constantly changing based on the evolving needs of students and the growing popularity of online outlets. With digital content available for nearly all instructional materials, college bookstores are facing multiple challenges to provide the materials needed by students at a reduced cost to compete with the multiple retail sources … Continue reading
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