Happy AAPI Heritage Month! Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up about 6% of the United States population and include Native Hawaiians, Samoans, Fijians, Tongans, Chamorro, and people whose heritage comes from China, India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, Pakistan, and other East and South Asian countries. Here are some steps you can take to honor and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in your store. Continue reading
We want to highlight two DSC vendors, Define and Centon, this month and encourage you to get to know them! Continue reading
In honor of Women’s History Month, we put together a list of female authors of fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs. Check them out for some new reading material! Continue reading
ICBA, or the Independent College Bookstore Association, had their annual conference in Denver earlier last month, which included speakers on professional development, high-impact networking events, and programs built to create more success for independent college bookstores. DSC had a great time meeting attendees and building connections during this week. Continue reading
We at the Douglas Stewart Company create many retail publications a year that are made to make our college stores’ owners’ lives easier. Each publication is full of information and products we think would be perfect for each need, from back-to-school shopping to technology restocks. Explore our many publications below! Continue reading
January is the best time to plan out content and promos through the rest of the year. While we focused on promotion ideas last week, this week we will go over how to best organize them and stay on track all year long. Continue reading
College bookstores are often the first stop for students in need, but when they can end up spending up to $1,200 a year on textbooks, it’s no wonder that students look primarily for deals. Here are a few ideas to boost sales while remaining conscious of rising costs for students. Continue reading
Planning purchasing for the new year can seem overwhelming, but keeping major buying seasons in mind can make this easier. From holidays to school breaks, here are the seasons to keep track of this year. Continue reading
Much like the marketing trend predictions last week, retail in 2024 is projected to look slightly different. In this blog post, we will explore the changes you can expect in the next year. Continue reading
The marketing world is projected to have some exciting transformations in 2024. To stay ahead in this dynamic landscape, it’s essential for businesses to anticipate and adapt to emerging trends. In this blog post, we’ll explore some marketing predictions for 2024 that are likely to shape the industry in the coming year. Continue reading
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