--- title: MBS Foreword (2) description: Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers (2) --- - [Home](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) - [View All Posts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/all) - [Visit mbsbooks.com](https://www.mbsbooks.com/) [![MBS Foreword](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foreword_Online/logos/fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png?width=400&name=fo-logo-whiteblue-400x87-nj-26080601.png "MBS Foreword")](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com) # Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers [![](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2026%20FO%20art/5-Easy-Holiday-Promotions-for-Campus-Bookstores_FO-Header_Proof-v1_261015.jpg)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/5-easy-holiday-promotions-for-campus-bookstores) ## [5 Easy Holiday Promotions for Campus Bookstores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/5-easy-holiday-promotions-for-campus-bookstores) [![](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2026%20FO%20art/Enhance-Your-MBS-System-Knowledge-at-Fall-Forums-2026_FO-Header_Proof-v1_261007.jpg)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/enhance-your-mbs-system-knowledge-at-fall-forums-2026) ## [Enhance Your MBS System Knowledge at Fall Forums 2026](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/enhance-your-mbs-system-knowledge-at-fall-forums-2026) [![](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/hubfs/Foreword_Online/2026%20FO%20art/Simplify-Ordering-a-Wide-Range-of-Course-Materials_FO-Header_Proof-v1_260930.jpg)](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/simplify-ordering-a-wide-range-of-course-materials) ## [Simplify Ordering a Wide Range of Course Materials](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/simplify-ordering-a-wide-range-of-course-materials) ## [Six Reasons Faculty Should Recommend the Campus Store](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/six-reasons-faculty-should-recommend-the-campus-store) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/10/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [communicating with faculty](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/communicating-with-faculty), [college store faculty relations](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-faculty-relations), [how to improve faculty communication](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/how-to-improve-faculty-communication) Faculty play an influential role in how students purchase their course materials. By regularly communicating your store’s value, you can help faculty understand why directing students to the bookstore is one of the best ways to support student success. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/six-reasons-faculty-should-recommend-the-campus-store) ## [Get the Textbooks You Need Before Rush Starts](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-the-textbooks-you-need-before-rush-starts) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/3/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) Late adoptions, enrollment shifts, and last-minute updates can leave your store searching for inventory on a tight timeline. That's where MBS can help. MBS offers a single source for both new and used textbooks, helping campus stores get the inventory they need when they need it most. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-the-textbooks-you-need-before-rush-starts) ## [The Art of Prompting: How to Get High-Quality Results From AI Tools](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/the-art-of-prompting-how-to-get-high-quality-results-from-ai-tools) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/27/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [retail technology](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/retail-technology), [college store tech](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-tech), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing) The reality is simple: the quality of an AI's output is often directly related to the quality of the prompt it receives. Learning how to communicate effectively with AI can dramatically improve the relevance, accuracy, and usefulness of the results. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/the-art-of-prompting-how-to-get-high-quality-results-from-ai-tools) ## [The Campus Store Advantage: Engaging Students Beyond the Transaction](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/the-campus-store-advantage-engaging-students-beyond-the-transaction) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/20/26, 10:00 AM Topics: [course materials](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-materials), [campus store point of service](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-store-point-of-service), [communicating with students](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/communicating-with-students) As a new semester begins, campus stores have a unique opportunity to strengthen student engagement. Through clear communication, affordable course material options, transparency, and exceptional service, your store can become an indispensable resource for student success. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/the-campus-store-advantage-engaging-students-beyond-the-transaction) ## [Important Tip for Placing Bin & Hold Orders with Realtime Ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/important-tip-for-placing-bin-hold-orders-with-realtime-ordering) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/13/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends) Submitting a Bin & Hold order is a great way to ensure your store has the right quantities of low-cost course materials ready for the next term. To help you maximize your wantlist fulfillment, we’ve outlined a few best practices, starting with a critical first step you don’t want to miss. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/important-tip-for-placing-bin-hold-orders-with-realtime-ordering) ## [Alfred State College Bookstore: The Future Is Hybrid](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/alfred-state-college-bookstore-the-future-is-hybrid) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/6/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [hybrid store models](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/hybrid-store-models), [college retail system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-retail-system), [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions) By blending physical retail with textbook solutions, campus stores find new ways to stay relevant, improve student experience, and drive growth. We sat down with **Ryan Miller, Campus Store Director at Alfred State College,** to discuss the hybrid store model and how it works at the Alfred State Bookstore. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/alfred-state-college-bookstore-the-future-is-hybrid) ## [Unlock the Full Potential of MBS POS Café Mode](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/unlock-the-full-potential-of-mbs-pos-café-mode) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/30/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [alternative revenue streams for college stores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/alternative-revenue-streams-for-college-stores), [college retail system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-retail-system), [college store trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-trends) Unlock new opportunities for your campus store with MBS POS Café Mode. Designed to expand revenue streams, simplify reporting, and reduce third-party fees, Café Mode delivers a seamless, fully integrated experience across your entire MBS system. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/unlock-the-full-potential-of-mbs-pos-café-mode) ## [Bismarck State College Launches Exclusive Team Store Experience](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/bismarck-state-college-launches-exclusive-team-store-experience) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/22/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [college store marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-marketing), [revenue generating ideas for college stores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/revenue-generating-ideas-for-college-stores), [college store management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management-system) When the opportunity arose, **Bookstore Manager Andrew Mantz, Bismarck State College**, didn’t hesitate to pursue opening a dedicated athletic store inside the new stadium. Expanding the store’s retail footprint is just the beginning of bringing new merchandise options to students and the broader community. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/bismarck-state-college-launches-exclusive-team-store-experience) ## [3 MBS Tools That Help Busy Stores Work Smarter](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-mbs-tools-that-help-busy-stores-work-smarter) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/15/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) Running a campus store means juggling a lot — ordering, receiving, buyback, and everything in between. MBS tools are designed to simplify and streamline your responsibilities, helping you complete everyday processes. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-mbs-tools-that-help-busy-stores-work-smarter) ## [Lock In Savings for Fall 2026](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/lock-in-savings-for-fall-2026) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/8/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [ordering options](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/ordering-options), [wholesale textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbooks), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) Submit your Fall 2026 rental and guaranteed buyback lists now to receive quick, no-obligation quotes and secure guaranteed rebates. It’s an easy way to offer students more affordable options while boosting store traffic at the start and end of term. 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