Maximize student savings and boost store traffic this spring! Spring 2026 rental quote submissions open Friday, November 7, 2025.
Maximize student savings and boost store traffic this spring! Spring 2026 rental quote submissions open Friday, November 7, 2025.
Whether you are just starting your store’s loyalty program or growing its membership, there are some steps you can take to help participation take off. Here are three simple ideas that will benefit campus stores of every size.
The holiday shopping window in campus stores goes fast. Use these tips to capitalize on the influx of student holiday shoppers looking for the perfect gifts, great deals and fun experiences that will fit into their busy schedule and add to the season’s festivities.
Now is the perfect time to get started on your want list for next term by kicking off your store’s bin-and-hold order. Submitting your want list early maximizes fulfillment and helps your store provide more affordable course material options for students.
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Attention MBS Store Technology Solution Partners: Don’t forget to save the date {October 27-31, 2025) for the virtual MBS Store Technology Solutions’ Fall Forums training events.
Faculty and bookstore staff are busy. Each has their own deadlines and sometimes those deadlines might not line up with each other. That’s why communication is key.
How can your campus store buyback and rental return messaging stand out this term? The answer lies in smart, streamlined communication that is aided by the MBS system’s communication tools.
Equip your campus store to thrive in a rapidly changing retail landscape. From traditional point-of-sale capabilities tailored specifically for campus stores to cutting-edge innovations, MBS helps your store stay ahead of the curve and exceed customer expectations in store and online.
Data-driven decisions are important in the course material landscape. Data helps campus stores explain their business to administrators and enables you to explain how key school initiatives like affordability, digital, and inclusive access change the college store landscape. When preparing for these conversations, one key metric that can help campus stores shape strategy and strengthen campus partnerships is calculating your store’s digital sales mix.
Students are back and the temperatures are cooling — fall is in the air. It’s the perfect time for cozy campus store events that will draw a crowd and increase sales. Here are five events your campus store could host this autumn.
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