In today’s increasingly digital landscape, college bookstores face the challenge of evolving with tech-savvy students while maintaining a physical presence on campus. With the upcoming second semester, it’s crucial for college bookstores to maximize their digital presence. This blog post will explore ecommerce tips to help bookstores succeed in the coming year and beyond. Continue reading
With the ever-increasing popularity of e-commerce, it is crucial for stores to adapt and optimize their online presence to remain competitive in the digital age. In this blog post, we will explore some valuable e-commerce tips that university bookstores can implement to stock up for the school year and enhance their online shopping experience. Continue reading
![Online Shopping: The Good and Bad [Infographic]](https://retailconnection.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/untitled-design-34.png?w=160&h=120&crop=1 "Online Shopping: The Good and Bad [Infographic]")
We’ve been saying that having an online presence is essential for your store. Having an online store allows you to reach more customers, makes shopping easier for your customers, and allows you to offer more product than you can in your physical retail space. We’d like to look at the good and the bad of … Continue reading
Last week, we briefly mentioned 5 trends to watch in 2021. We’d like to expand on a few of these trends. This week, we are going to discuss how delivery is evolving. We’ve all seen delivery explode in 2020 and it’s going to continue in 2021 and beyond. Consumers appreciate the convenience and comfort of … Continue reading
Retail has been evolving over the years but due to COVID-19, some trends have evolved quicker than predicted. Here are some trends that we’ll continue to see in 2021. Social Commerce With shopping features being added to social platforms, consumers have an even more seamless way to shop online. In 2020, we saw a partnership … Continue reading
Pumpkin spice and everything nice. Fall is in the air. Here are some tips and activities to bring fall to your store. Play Up the Season: Since 2020 hasn’t been how many people envisioned, spend a little extra time on your holiday décor to spread some cheer. Some ideas to incorporate fall into your store … Continue reading
Without a doubt, 2020 has been unexpected. The way we thought we could engage with customers has completely changed. The holiday season will also be unlike past years. Here’s what you can expect for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020. Earlier and Longer Black Friday Season With Amazon Prime Day likely being in October this … Continue reading
Even with the uncertainty of returning to campus and the possibility of students taking the year off, college spending is expected to increase according to National Retail Federation. While back-to-school spending is expected to increase, NRF is anticipating consumers will shop at fewer places. It’s estimated that students and families will spend $1,059.20 on average … Continue reading
As shoppers remain cautious of shopping in-store, continuing your eCommerce efforts are vital for your business. Make sure your online store is available where your customers are most – social media. Here’s what you need to know about opening up shop on Facebook. Facebook Shop is an easy way for stores to sell online and … Continue reading
We’ve seen trends come and go over the years and trends that have come back. Here are the consumer trends to watch in 2020. Old favorites are coming back Products for the early 2000s and earlier are starting to come back. Consumers are seeking retro-inspired products which means brands can start digging out past products … Continue reading
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