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Social media is a fantastic tool to leverage ecommerce for your retail store. At first, it might seem confusing how the apps we use to watch funny videos and keep up with our favorite celebrities can help drive sales for our retail stores. However, with the right guidance, social media can be the single greatest … Continue reading →

Our world is full of strong and influential women who continue to pave the way in the business world. Keep reading to learn more about modern women leaders in business. Barbara Corcoran Barbara Corcoran’s humble beginnings start in 1949 in New Jersey. Born into a large working class family, Barbara was the second child of … Continue reading →

Douglas Stewart is happy to celebrate Women’s History Month! Join us as we celebrate by highlighting women owned brands in the college retail channel. Albanese Albanese prides itself on being the “world’s best” gummi since 2000. Based in Indiana and owned and operated by three sisters, Albanese creates mouth-watering gummies and other confectionary goods with … Continue reading →

People of Color (POC) are a growing consumer demographic in the United States – especially in retail. As with any growing demographic, there are opportunities to cater to these groups in your retail store. Keep reading to learn more about POC spending power in retail and how it can help your store. Black Consumers Economists … Continue reading →

The Douglas Stewart Company is committed to celebrating Black history and the Black community. Get to know different Black activists throughout American history and learn how their entrepreneurship shapes American business. Annie Malone Annie Malone was born in Metropolis, Illinois, and moved to Brooklyn, Illinois, where she developed and manufactured her own line of non-damaging … Continue reading →

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and other related words and concepts have exploded in popularity in recent years. Typically, these topics come up in conversations outside of the retail perspective; however, their importance permeates all throughout the retail world and has for quite some time! Learn how diversity isn’t just a trend, yet a lasting importance in … Continue reading →

Attending a conference is a fun and exciting opportunity to connect with peers, learn valuable information, or gain insights into growth. But to fully maximize your time at the conference, it’s crucial to do a bit of preparation. Keep reading to learn how you can maximize your time at conferences. Prepare Beforehand Research everything you … Continue reading →

Nearly 67% of college students are under 24 years old, meaning Gen-Z currently compromises the largest share of college students in the nation. Due to this, it’s important to understand Gen-Z’s spending habits so your college retail store can keep up with their shopping lifestyle. Money Conscious Consumers Gen-Z are highly conscious of their funds … Continue reading →

The start of the new year is the perfect time to start strategically planning how you’ll navigate the year’s ebb and flow for your college retail store. Here are some helpful tips you can follow and integrate into your store to recenter yourself for success in 2025. Analyze Last Year’s Performance Success for your store … Continue reading →

Wishing you a season filled with joy and success. As the year comes to a close, we extend our gratitude for the continued support and partnership from our vendors and resellers. May the holiday season bring you moments of relaxation, happiness, and fulfillment, and may the coming year be prosperous and successful for you and … Continue reading →