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Host an Opening Buyback at the Beginning of Term

Posted by Liz Schulte on 1/22/24 7:00 AM

At the end of the last term, some students might not have had time to sell back unwanted textbooks. Provide students with an opening buyback where they can easily sell back books from the previous term while picking up their materials for their new classes.

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Get the Books You Need ASAP

Posted by Liz Schulte on 1/15/24 7:00 AM

MBS ASAP orders typically ship the next business day. If your college store has a late adoption or is running low on books, MBS provides a simple, reliable solution.

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What Could You Accomplish in 20 Minutes?

Posted by Guest Contributor on 1/8/24 7:30 AM

Our days are filled with interruptions. Whether it’s someone dropping by your office, a recent social media craze, or the squeaky toy the cat found under the couch (or is that just my office?), there is always things trying to pull our focus away from what we are trying to accomplish.

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Happy Holidays From MBS

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/19/23 6:30 AM

We are grateful each and every day for the opportunity to work with your store. We wish you peace, joy and good cheer that lasts throughout the coming year. Foreword Online will return on January 8, 2024.

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The Best Advice College Stores Shared With Foreword Online in 2023

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/18/23 6:15 AM

As the end of the year draws to a close, we think back over the past year. We are grateful for each college store that has taken the time to speak with us and share ideas, tools and processes that have helped them reach new heights in 2023. Foreword Online will return on January 8, 2024, but let’s take a moment to look back at some of the best advice shared by college stores this year.

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Create Consistent Communication About Rental Returns

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/11/23 6:15 AM

As you know, over the course of the term, many students have probably forgotten which books they bought and which books they rented from the college store. Sending students consistent and frequent communication about rental returns can help your store get more books back.

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3 Things I Learned From the 2023 MBS Virtual Fall Forums

Posted by Guest Contributor on 12/4/23 6:30 AM

As a sales consultant with MBS Store Technology Solutions, I do not get to use the system the way a college store does. Undoubtedly, I learn something new or am reminded about a feature of the system with each encounter — whether through formal training, a store visit, or the implementation process with a new system partner. This year’s virtual fall forums training event was no exception. I want to take a moment to share some of the sessions that stuck with me.

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Highlight the Advantages of Shopping With the College Store

Posted by Liz Schulte on 11/27/23 8:00 AM

Why is the campus store a great place for students, and the rest of the campus community, to shop? With the increase in competition, both on and off campus, it is important to remind your students, faculty and staff why the campus store should be their top choice.

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MBS Will Be Closed Nov. 23 and 24 in Observance of Thanksgiving

Posted by Liz Schulte on 11/20/23 6:30 AM

MBS will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve your college store.

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Klamath Community College Bookstore Supports Learning and Diversity With Reading Program

Posted by Liz Schulte on 11/13/23 6:30 AM

The college store supports the campus community in many ways. Klamath Community College Bookstore and Library partnered together to create and support a monthly Heritage Reading program. We recently spoke with Carly Gilder, Bookstore Manager, Klamath Community College Bookstore, to learn more about its Heritage Reading program and how it was successfully implemented.

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