Qr codes are nothing new, but the variety to which they are used continues to grow. Learn how retailers are utilizing this free tool to market their products and services.
Today’s digital-savvy college students are culinary literate and expect authenticity in their eating options. They are particularly well versed in international and ethnic cuisines, with an appreciation for how these dishes should look and taste.
Wine walls create dramatic features in many popular Denver restaurants. Designed to increase sales, the wine walls are both elegant and functional. What’s behind the rise of this appealing trend?
Davis Wince, Ltd. associate, Sonja Mirsky shares her insights from the Third Annual Retail Owners & Managers Conference and Expo where industry leaders gathered to discuss the vision and trends of the retail market. Read more to find out the realities of retail in 2011 and the transformation of the retail space.
Today, it can appear that the Internet, smart phones, and tablets are replacing the physical store as the preferred shopping medium. But 93% of US retail sales are still transacted in retail stores. While consumer technology has changed, the consumer decision-making process has not. Retailers must provide integrated marketing channels in-store to capture consumer dollars…
An increasing majority of students are beginning to choose colleges and universities based on the institutions’ commitment to sustainability. A survey of 8,200 students by The Princeton Review shows 69% of 2011 college applicants say a college’s commitment to environmental issues would contribute to their decision. This is up from 64% from a 2008 survey…
Today, there are over 50 medical malls located throughout the United States. They vary in execution, but the retail shopping center formula of providing a convenient group of products and services in one location has translated well to the healthcare industry…
On-campus college retail is changing. Academic institutions and retailers need to serve the Gen Y college student in new ways. Smaller stores, national brands, and alternative delivery channels are just a few of the ways we see these needs being met…
In his book, “If Disney Ran your Hospital”, Fred Lee explains that the patient care experience as a whole is critical to oustanding outcomes. Davis Wince believes that a significant opportunity exists for hospitals and healthcare facilities to support patients and thier loved ones through retail. The “Gift Shop” is evolving…
Today’s college students have four times the spending power their parents had, even after adjusting for inflation. Institutions of higher learning and national retailers are working hard to capitalize. This blog post begins an ongoing dialogue exploring the consumer behavior of today’s millennial college student…