Cart abandonment is a common challenge for retailers, but it also presents an opportunity. With a thoughtful follow-up strategy, you can reconnect with shoppers, remind them of their interest, and encourage them to complete their purchase. Here are three proven strategies for creating effective cart abandonment emails.
Maximize student savings and boost store traffic this spring! Spring 2027 rental quote submissions are now open.
Buyback and rental return season is a busy time for students, making clear communication and efficient processes essential. With MBS Store Technology Solutions, you can simplify returns, keep students informed, and increase participation with automated tools designed specifically for campus stores
The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to boost online sales and keep customers engaged with your campus store. A strong digital marketing strategy can help drive traffic to your website and increase holiday purchases. Here are five online promotions to consider this season.
Attention MBS Store Technology Solutions partners: Registration is now open for the virtual MBS Store Technology Solutions Fall Forums, taking place Monday, October 26, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026!
Ordering course materials doesn’t have to be complicated. With MBS, you can source a wide range of course material formats from one reliable partner, helping your store save time, reduce costs, and improve fill rates.
The right technology investments can help improve efficiency, strengthen security, streamline operations, and create better customer experiences. As you plan next year's budget, it's important to evaluate which retail system upgrades will provide the greatest return
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential tools for measuring success, but numbers alone do not tell the whole story. While a KPI shows what happened, understanding trends helps explain why it happened and, most importantly, what to do next.
As campus stores continue to modernize their operations and adopt new strategies, technology is playing an increasingly important role in improving efficiency, access, and convenience. But even as automation transforms the retail experience, one factor remains critical to success: relationships.
MBS will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
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