MBS provides college stores with the tools they need to simplify their day-to-day, week-to-week and year-to-year store tasks. From ordering course materials to receiving and buyback, MBS has the resources you need to save time. Let’s look at three robust tools that MBS offers to college stores.
Your store’s collegiate retail system is part of nearly everything you do in the store. It has the power to improve store processes or offer store associates the tools they need to provide truly outstanding customer service. When the time comes to replace your collegiate retail system, what are the most important metrics to look at to ensure you get the best system for your store.
Physical Inventory can be a long, tedious process. However, it is a necessary project to ensure accuracy and identify errors. With the MBS system, stores accomplish physical inventory faster, more cost effectively and with greater accuracy.
It is never too early to submit a want list to MBS and start a bin and hold. As new adoptions come in, you can easily update your list and request multiple reworks, helping your store maximize fulfillment, access more of our low-cost inventory and get more books in one shipment.
Fall list submissions are open now to get quotes for rentals and/or guaranteed buyback! This gives stores a great opportunity to get guaranteed rebate amounts and ensure your store can maximize the savings you offer to students. Guaranteed quotes are simple to get and provide a lot of value for stores.
The MBS System offers robust collegiate retail management. With a steady stream of new releases, database updates and added efficiencies, it is important for college stores to keep system hardware current and encourage staff to refresh their system knowledge and explore possible efficiencies. Here are three ways to ensure your store is getting the most out of its MBS System.
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Clearance sales help make room for new inventory as well as serve as a useful tool for encouraging first-time shoppers with your store, especially when your store implements a diverse marketing strategy. We have gathered a few marketing tips to help get you started.
Summer is a naturally slower time for collegiate retail. How can college stores drive more customer foot traffic and boost sales through the quieter summer months? Here are three strategies your campus store can take to increase summer sales.
The experience students have in your store contributes to their overall impression of your college. When students experience positive, knowledgeable and helpful service from the bookstore, they feel welcomed into the campus community. This person-to-person attention also gives students another trusted campus resource that they can turn to with questions.
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