Alumni and parents may not naturally seek out the campus store when they want to show their school pride or support their institution. The key question becomes: how do you intentionally drive alumni and the extended campus community to your college store site?
Campus stores play a major role in student success. They support affordability, access to learning materials, and a positive campus experience — all of which contribute to retention and long‑term achievement.
On‑time faculty adoptions directly shape the student and store experience. Whether adoptions come in early, on schedule, late, or change unexpectedly, they influence everything from affordability and inventory availability to store workflow and student success. That’s why a strong, consistent communication strategy with faculty is essential.
Cart abandonment is a common challenge in retail, but it also presents a major opportunity. Stores that follow up with abandonment reminders frequently recover lost revenue. Below are key best practices to help you build effective cart abandonment email campaigns that will help you reclaim lost sales.
The collegiate retail landscape is evolving fast, and MBS is leading the way with technology designed to elevate the campus store experience. Each innovation empowers college stores to streamline operations, build stronger customer relationships, expand service offerings, and maximize revenue opportunities.
Long, cold, dreary winter days can seem to drag on forever. Turn your campus store into a welcome escape from the winter gloom by hosting one (or more) of these Winter Blues Buster events designed to boost foot traffic, lift spirits, and highlight seasonal merchandise.
Topics: MBS Rental, student savings, campus book rentals
Summer 2026 rental list submissions are officially open! Submitting your rental list early helps maximize savings for students while giving your store more flexibility and options for the upcoming term.
While returning textbooks to MBS is a straightforward process, a few simple steps can help you save time, reduce delays, and ensure your store receives credit as quickly as possible.
2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for the MBS Store Technology Solutions! With so many enhancements, releases and services, we can’t wait for you to experience what’s next.
Submitting textbook adoptions on time isn’t just a deadline, it is a game changer for student success and affordability. When faculty meet adoption timelines, campus stores can source low-cost materials, maximize textbook buyback, and prevent frustrating backorders. But faculty often see adoptions differently, so it’s crucial to explain why deadlines matter and how they directly impact students.
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