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Bin-and-Hold Orders Provide More Low-Cost Books

Posted by Liz Schulte on 6/3/24, 6:30 AM

There are many ways to order books from MBS. Which way gives you the best fulfillment rates, more low-cost course materials and an easy way to streamline shipping? A bin-and-hold order.

Honoring Memorial Day 2024

Posted by Liz Schulte on 5/27/24, 7:00 AM

MBS is closed Monday May 27, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day..

How to Counteract a Summer Sales Slowdown

Posted by Liz Schulte on 5/20/24, 6:15 AM

Across retail, sales naturally decrease in the summer months. People spend more time outside, they are traveling, and in general, they are spending less time in stores or online. This can be especially true for collegiate retail. The majority of your on-campus customer base has left for the summer. However, there are still ways college stores can work to counteract that summer slowdown. Here are a few ideas.

Simple Ways to Maximize Your Social Media Efforts

Posted by Liz Schulte on 5/13/24, 6:45 AM

How much time does your store spend on social media? With so many other things to do, it is difficult to devote a lot of time to researching ways to improve your reach and analyzing the posting data available to you. That’s why we have collected three easy tips to help you boost your social media efforts without spending extra time or resources.

5 Easy Ways to Promote Buyback and Rental Returns Before the End of Term

Posted by Liz Schulte on 5/6/24, 7:00 AM

Many students will soon be heading home for the summer. While it is probably too late to plan a large buyback event, you can still make students aware that they can sell back their textbooks before they head home. Here are some simple ideas to help you get the word out ASAP.

3 Key Takeaways From MBS Forums

Posted by Guest Contributor on 4/29/24, 6:30 AM

At the beginning of April, MBS Store Technology Solutions held its biannual training event for system partners. Forums is always a great week of learning and networking for campus stores. MBS System Sales Consultant Jeremy Hawkins joins us today to share three takeaways he learned through the weeklong event.

Campus Stores Are Already Starting Their Bin-and-Hold Orders

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/22/24, 7:30 AM

It’s that time of year to start submitting your store’s fall want list for a bin-and-hold order. The earlier your want list is turned in the better your fulfillment will be. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your want list fulfillment.

3 Ways to Simplify Buyback and Rental Returns

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/15/24, 8:45 AM

The end of term is a busy time. With graduation, finals, moving home, etc. buyback and rental returns may not rank high on a student’s to-do list. That’s why it is important for campus stores to make the buyback and return process as simple as possible. We have three tips to help stores streamline their buyback and rental returns.

3 Fun Campus Store Events to End the Term

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/8/24, 8:30 AM

Graduation time is quickly approaching, but how can college stores increase sales and student traffic before students return home? Most likely, your store already has its graduation events planned. However, there is time to incorporate another fun event or two before finals and students walk across the stage.

Dakota Wesleyan University Simplifies Course Material Management With BNC Virtual

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/1/24, 6:30 AM

The Dakota Wesleyan University Store simplified its course material management with a dedicated virtual bookstore. Recently, we sat down with Lori Solberg, Bookstore Manager, Dakota Wesleyan University Store, to hear about her store’s unique partnership with MBS.

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Bin-and-Hold Orders Provide More Low-Cost Books

Honoring Memorial Day 2024

How to Counteract a Summer Sales Slowdown

Simple Ways to Maximize Your Social Media Efforts

5 Easy Ways to Promote Buyback and Rental Returns Before the End of Term

3 Key Takeaways From MBS Forums

Campus Stores Are Already Starting Their Bin-and-Hold Orders

3 Ways to Simplify Buyback and Rental Returns

3 Fun Campus Store Events to End the Term

Dakota Wesleyan University Simplifies Course Material Management With BNC Virtual

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