As we gear up for a new year, here are some 2025 trend predictions to help with your planning. Continue reading
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Products to Relieve Stress
For students in today’s fast-paced world, stress seems to be an inevitable part of life. Fortunately, DSC offers many products that can help alleviate stress and promote a sense of well-being. Whether you’re looking to unwind after a long day or create a healthier daily routine, here are 4 must-have products to help you combat stress. Continue reading
DSC Named One of Top Workplaces in Madison
The Douglas Stewart Company was named one of the top workplaces in the Greater Madison area in 2024 by The Wisconsin State Journal. Continue reading
DSC Facts: Retail Resources You Should Check Out
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
2024 Retail Trend Predictions
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
What to Expect at ICBA 2021
ICBA is right around the corner. ICBA is one of the biggest tradeshows for campus bookstores to attend and connects stores with some of our top vendors. ICBA, is being held virtually this year. But not to worry, we can still expect an engaging and informative conference like years before. We’d like to take some … Continue reading
How Retail is Evolving and What to Expect in 2021
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
Fall Inspiration: Add a Little Spice to Your Store
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
2020 Back-to-School Spending Trends
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
Tips for Using Emojis and Hashtags on Social Media
With most businesses using social media, your posts can get lost. A great way to catch your viewers’ interest is with hashtags and emojis. Make sure you aren’t overusing them though. Below are recommendations for how many hashtags and emojis to use in your post for each social media platform.
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