We’ve all heard the news, the iPhone 7 is saying its good-byes to the headphone jack–Adios. There will be a shift in the headphone and speaker industry, more and more consumers will go wireless. College retailers need to meet the demand with a good selection of Bluetooth devices. Many consumers are worried about the cost … Continue reading
If you haven’t heard already Apple made a few big product announcements this week. Apple has reached a large milestone, reaching 1 billion active devices around the world; they’ve lowered prices and are loading up on features. Apple will be creating a smaller, cheaper iPhone with a four-inch display. As it turns out people are … Continue reading
Every campus is unique when it comes to their retail needs, but tech is universally loved. Connect with students and faculty by offering the latest and greatest in every technology category. Everyone loves to be impressed, so show off the product categories your campus store has to offer. Follow this list to maintain a connection … Continue reading
Whether campuses are public or private, two-year or four-year, residential or commuter, higher education is constantly changing. Technology consistently changes at speeds faster then institutions can keep up with. As students arrive on campus they are equipped year after year with the latest tablet, smartphone, smartwatch, laptop, or insert trending tech item here. We want … Continue reading
It’s time to think about new tech trends as the International Consumer Electronics show approaches. It may seem too soon to discuss upcoming tech products, but innovation waits for no one and we are firm believers in planning ahead. Major consumer electronic companies have hinted at what we can expect or even announced their new … Continue reading
Technology trends are rewriting the rules of retail. More stores are advancing the in-store experience to meet the demands of the younger generation while creating tools to maximize customer service. Retail technology blends physical and virtual experiences, keeping millennial customers engaged with the brand and increases business. It is harder for college stores to experiment … 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
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
Last week Apple announced, after much speculation, that it is launching not one, but two new iPhone models: The 5s and 5c. With both of these set to be released on September 20th, here is the breakdown of each of the newest features for the corresponding models and the current responses of today’s college students. … Continue reading
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