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
Millennials spend most of their waking moments glued to a screen but audio is a large component of their media time. Headphones and speakers are used for almost every gadget available these days. Users can listen to music through their smartphone or stream their favorite shows from a tablet. It takes time to pick the … Continue reading
Take a look at the below infographic and see which colleges make the grade when it comes to engaging their students, alumni, and faculty on social media. Infographic source: Visualistan.com
College stores already have a pretty good base for loyal customers. They are usually in convenient locations around campus and stock many of the things that students need most, from school and dorm supplies to books and consumer electronics. So when a student discovers they need a new laptop, or realizes they should update to … Continue reading
Embracing mobile retail is important for retailers trying to truly integrate the shopping experience across all channels which, as we know, has now become vital if one is looking to stay ahead. Consumers now expect to be able to access information and make decisions on the go. According to ACI Worldwide, 93% of people who … Continue reading
A survey by Best Masters in Education shows that 96% of students with internet access report using social media on a regular basis. This infographic highlights the roles in which social media plays a role in influencing holiday shopping habits. Retail TouchPoints
Smartphones are transforming the in-store shopping experience. According to the Pew Research Center, 97% of Millennials own a cell phone and of those 80% own a smartphone. Smartphone usage has exploded and this is one trend that’s here to stay. Understanding how cell phones are used in Millennials’ shopping habits can help retailers understand how … Continue reading
According to a report by the Deloitte Consulting firm, the next few years are going to be huge for mobile. Its influence is anticipated to grow exponentially between 17% and 21% of total retail sales, amounting to somewhere between $628 billion and $752 billion in mobile-influenced store sales by 2016. Take a look at where … Continue reading
The Douglas Stewart Company has many software vendors that offer a software program for all types of students: the creative, the mathematically inclined, the security buff. There is a huge market for getting this software into the hands of students. View the infographic below to learn about the market and the best way to connect … Continue reading
The Millennial generation carries a lot of purchasing power and influence. Basically, they are the ones who dictate what does well and what does not. But what drives this thinking? What influences this generation? In this post, we’ll take a look at the biggest motivators and influencers of the college market today. Students Love … Continue reading
Securing sales to departments and faculty members may be some of the most beneficial selling you can do as a retailer in the education market. However, selling and marketing to faculty and departments is much different than the targeting you do towards students. The products that are carried by a department often dictate what will … Continue reading
