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Exciting Collegiate Retail Tech From MBS

Posted by Liz Schulte on 2/16/26 6:30 AM
Topics: college bookstore industry trends, college store retail management system, college bookstore system

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. exciting-collegiate-retail-tech-fo-nj-26021301

Here’s a closer look at the technology shaping the future of collegiate retail:

The Game Changing MBS POS

At ICBA this year, we introduced our next generation point of sale. MBS system partners received a first look at the game-changing POS that will transform the campus store experience.

  • Modern, faster checkout – Touch-friendly, intuitive interface for speed and simplicity
  • Your brand, front and center – Customize with your logo and colors
  • Cloud-based convenience – No servers, less IT overhead, lower costs and greater freedom to conduct sales anywhere with an internet connection
  • Real-time product sync – Keep pricing and inventory aligned
  • More payment options – Worldpay TriPos Cloud integration
  • Customer-facing displays – Transparent, engaging checkout experience that prompts for loyalty information, shares promotions, and more
  • New self-checkout/kiosk option – A variety of convenient checkout options available

Arc Total Access

MBS system partners have access to a wide range of products and services. With Arc Total Access, MBS partners gain a full suite of applications designed to deliver exceptional service to every customer. From textbooks to accounting and student financial aid, Arc Total Access provides a complete, integrated solution.

Learn more about Arc Total Access.

CRM

Improve your store’s customer service and take your marketing to the next level with MBS Store Technology Solutions’ CRM. This valuable enhancement is available right now to every MBS system partner at no additional cost. With CRM, college stores can take control of the customer relationship and thrive.

  • Introduce incoming students to your store as their one-stop shop for course materials and merchandise.
  • Identify customers for targeted marketing campaigns using transaction details, promo code usage, loyalty info, and more.
  • Create specific lists for promotions like diploma frames for graduating seniors or event t-shirts for homecoming.

This tool helps stores:

  • Simplify customer interactions
  • Proactively manage relationships
  • Add efficiency
  • Improve competitiveness through targeted marketing

Check out this blog post to learn how MBS CRM Expands College Store Marketing and Simplifies Customer Service.

MBS POS Café Mode

Discover new possibilities for your campus store with MBSPOS Café functionality. This feature allows you to easily add new revenue streams, simplify reporting across campus store departments and reduce fees associated with additional services.

Café mode can be initiated on your MBS POS and makes checkout a breeze for food service, convenience stores, or any situation where non-stickered items can easily be selected from programmed categories and buttons.

Learn more about the possibilities available with MBS Store Technology Solutions. Contact your System Sales Consultant today.

 

Find out how MBS can help you reduce overhead, save students money and  streamline operations with a tailored retail management system. Learn More

 

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