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LGBTQ+ Music and Media to Check Out

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 →

Books by LGBTQ+ Authors to Check Out

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 →

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Awareness

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 →

How Open Educational Resources Effect Your Store

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 →

What’s Trending: Smart Retail Shelves

The technical revolution of Artificial Intelligence is here to stay and there are continual developments allowing retailers to effectively use it to advance their stores. Tech company Cloverleaf has recently created ShelfPoint, dynamic high-definition LCD strips that wrap around the retail shelves. These digital screens easily slide into existing shelf brackets have proven to increase … Continue reading →

Tips and Tricks: Social Media Image Sizes Cheat Sheet

It seems like social media updates are endless and it can get exhausting; just when you get used to things the way they are, features get moved, changed, and modified. In order to keep up with these latest updates, we’ve got the most recent image sizes you’ll need for all of your social media accounts. … Continue reading →

6 Ways to Create an Online Influence

There is an extraordinary opportunity to reach the largest audience possible and influence your students’ purchases in an online environment. It’s important to create an online influence for your store so you can compete with all of the other companies trying to gain their business. Here are 6 ways you can build your store’s influence … Continue reading →

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Tips and Tricks: Managing Negative Social Media Comments

In a world hooked on social media, at some point you’ll have to deal with negative comments or complaints on your page. It’s important to manage these comments quickly and efficiently to turn the negative situation around to maintain a positive reputation. On average, 72% of Millennials read online reviews before making a purchase; one … Continue reading →

How To: Create an Effective Marketing Plan

Creating a marketing plan might sound overwhelming, where do you even start? Creating a successful marketing plan requires a lot of thought, research, and eventually action. A marketing plan describes who your customers are and identifies a specific and measurable plan on how to reach them. While creating your marketing plan it’s important to outline … Continue reading →

Overcoming the Overpriced Misconception

Your students are often under the impression that the campus store is overpriced, so they shop for their needs elsewhere. They believe that there is a higher margin on products which increases the prices and students think they have to go to off campus stores to get the best deal. Your students’ biggest hang-up can … Continue reading →