Summer is the ideal time to clear out outdated inventory and make room for fall merchandise. But with fewer people on campus, reduced foot traffic can make it harder to drive sales. The solution? Promote your clearance sale in ways that reach shoppers.
Creating a celebratory atmosphere around graduation can help your campus store finish the year strong. As students wrap up their academic journeys, they’re searching for last‑minute essentials and meaningful ways to commemorate the milestone. Hosting targeted graduation events not only drives foot traffic and boosts sales, but it also positions your store as a central hub for school spirit.
From targeted promotions and pop‑up events to personalized digital campaigns, graduation season presents a powerful opportunity for campus stores. By turning student nostalgia into a seamless omnichannel experience, stores can delight customers and maximize sales before summer break.
In April, MBS system partners were invited to participate in our monthly System Skills Recharge session, Item Management Made Easy. During this one-hour virtual training, MBS Store Technology Solutions Sales Consultant Heather Gillespie guided attendees though practical strategies and tools to simply item management, from setup to maintenance.
It is never too early to submit a wantlist to MBS. In fact, summer and fall ordering are already underway. Don’t delay starting your bin and hold order. As new adoptions are received, books can be added easily, and allowing more time for reworks greatly improves list fulfillment and increases access to low-cost inventory.
Buyback and rental returns play an important role for campus stores and students. To make the end‑of‑term process as smooth and efficient as possible, here are three practical tips to help your store streamline buyback and rental returns.
MBS system partners are invited to take part in our monthly System Skills Recharge sessions — virtual training opportunities designed to help users sharpen their skills, explore new features, and get more value from the MBS system. Each session focuses on practical, timely topics that empower participants to work more efficiently and confidently.
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.
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