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Articles Marketing Plans Contact Us Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers 5 Easy Ways to Promote Buyback and Rental Returns Before the End of Term 3 Key Takeaways From MBS Forums Campus Stores Are Already Starting Their Bin-and-Hold Orders 5 Easy Ways to Promote Buyback and Rental Returns Before the End of Term Posted by Liz Schulte on 5/6/24 7:00 AM Topics: buyback , used books , marketing to college students Many students will soon be heading home for the summer. While it is probably too late to plan a large buyback event, you can still make students aware that they can sell back their textbooks before they head home. Here are some simple ideas to help you get the word out ASAP. Read More 3 Key Takeaways From MBS Forums Posted by Guest Contributor on 4/29/24 6:30 AM Topics: training , college retail system , benefits of online retail At the beginning of April, MBS Store Technology Solutions held its biannual training event for system partners. Forums is always a great week of learning and networking for campus stores. MBS System Sales Consultant Jeremy Hawkins joins us today to share three takeaways he learned through the weeklong event. Read More Campus Stores Are Already Starting Their Bin-and-Hold Orders Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/22/24 7:30 AM Topics: ordering options , bin-and-hold , used textbooks It’s that time of year to start submitting your store’s fall want list for a bin-and-hold order. The earlier your want list is turned in the better your fulfillment will be. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your want list fulfillment. Read More 3 Ways to Simplify Buyback and Rental Returns Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/15/24 8:45 AM Topics: buyback , textbook buyback , textbooks industry trends The end of term is a busy time. With graduation, finals, moving home, etc. buyback and rental returns may not rank high on a student’s to-do list. That’s why it is important for campus stores to make the buyback and return process as simple as possible. We have three tips to help stores streamline their buyback and rental returns. Read More 3 Fun Campus Store Events to End the Term Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/8/24 8:30 AM Topics: social media marketing , marketing to college students ideas , campus bookstore marketing Graduation time is quickly approaching, but how can college stores increase sales and student traffic before students return home? Most likely, your store already has its graduation events planned. However, there is time to incorporate another fun event or two before finals and students walk across the stage. Read More Dakota Wesleyan University Simplifies Course Material Management With BNC Virtual Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/1/24 6:30 AM Topics: College store solutions , college bookstore system , college bookstore inventory management The Dakota Wesleyan University Store simplified its course material management with a dedicated virtual bookstore. Recently, we sat down with Lori Solberg, Bookstore Manager, Dakota Wesleyan University Store , to hear about her store’s unique partnership with MBS. Read More How MBS Store Technology Solutions Personalizes Every College Store System Implementation Posted by Liz Schulte on 3/25/24 6:15 AM Topics: college store system , College store solutions , collegiate retail system implementation Switching to a new collegiate retail system can be overwhelming. There is so much to do and usually a limited time to accomplish the switch. That’s why the clear, concise expert implementation guidance provided by MBS Store Technology Solutions is vital to a smooth collegiate retail systemMBS Store Technology Solutions offers store partners a wide variety of tools that provide incredible insight into their store’s health, trends, customers and key performance indicators. Read More View All Posts Next Page Subscribe for updates Share your experience Contact our editorial team to set up an interview or to contribute a guest post. Most popular posts Most popular topics college store stories (200) bookstore events (100) Marketing to Students (99) social media (82) college bookstore industry trends (63) Contact MBS Customer Service 800-325-0530 cserv@mbsbooks.com Order Processing 800-325-0577 Stay Connected With Us As MBS’ signature publication, is dedicated to offering daily industry insight and cutting-edge news that keep college retailers ahead of the curve. Follow us on social media. Contact us with ideas and feedback. Subscribe for regular updates. © MBS. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | CA Privacy Policy | Terms of...