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
According to the National Retail Federation, 20 to 40 percent of yearly sales for small and mid-sized retailers take place within the last two months of the year.1 The holidays are right around the corner and customers are ready to spend big. Campus stores can leverage their audience by advertising themselves as a one stop … Continue reading
With 78% of holiday shoppers planning on doing their holiday shopping in-store1, it is important to have the hottest trending items of the season. The list below targets every budget and personality type and is perfect for your college students. Did we miss a trend? Let us know what you are stocking in stores this … Continue reading
Are millennials shopping at home, on the go, with apps, on multiple devices, or all of the above? Over 44.8 million people shopped on Thanksgiving last year and 43% of those shoppers were millennials. They spent 13% more than the 34+ age group, giving millennials a strong purchasing presence.1 The millennials are expected to have … Continue reading
While students get ready for midterms and apple picking campus store managers should be thinking about the holiday retail season. The key to a successful holiday shopping season is early planning and consistent marketing, especially if your store has to compete against retail giants. Retailers often engage with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas festivities in terms … Continue reading
Your store, marketing, staff, and products are always communicating. Although your store and your products cannot actually talk to your customers, they can communicate a message just as well as your marketing and staff. “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” These lyrics to George Harrison’s song “Any Road” … Continue reading
“Sincere salespeople listen to customers and uncover their pains so they can provide a fitting solution.”1 While speaking to a customer you should listen more than you speak. The main agenda in sales is to have customers buy your product. The buying process is not about your wants and needs, it’s about the customers. Sales … Continue reading
We are seeing more and more retailers integrate self-checkouts into their store environment. It took a while for customers to familiarize themselves with self-checkouts and now they are here to stay. Are self-checkout kiosks right for your store? Pros: Self-Checkout stations take up less space. Resellers know all too well that retail space is money, … Continue reading
Having great customer service is a major selling point for brick and mortar stores. The key to having great customer service goes beyond training; you need well trained staff that are able to represent your store well. College stores are often plagued with high turnover making the finding, hiring, and training of staff that much … Continue reading
Generation Z have begun to infiltrate college campuses. It’s time to get a head start on marketing to Gen Z as they will soon have 25% of the United States buying power. At a glance, we know that Gen Z was born in the mid 90’s. They are highly connected using an average of 5 … Continue reading
The National Retail Federation 2015 back-to-school spending survey indicates families will be trimming back their purchases compared to 2014. Families and students will be evaluating what they really need when heading back to school in order to save. College shoppers and their families will spend an average of $899.18—this is slightly down from last year’s … Continue reading
