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How to Help Students Understand the Importance of Course Materials Marketing Plan

Posted by Liz Schulte on 1/6/21 6:30 AM

Students who are prepared for their classes have a better chance of mastering the subject, especially with the rise of online learning. Why are so many students choosing not to purchase course materials? The usual reasons are the cost is too high, the professor doesn’t use the book or the student has heard from friends that the book isn’t necessary for the course. With many schools relying on online learning, course materials are more important than ever to student success. So, how can the bookstore help students understand the importance of course materials?

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Strengthen Your Store’s Student Communications in 2021

Posted by Liz Schulte on 1/4/21 6:30 AM

Effectively communicating with students about changes has been one of the biggest challenges for bookstores recently. Many stores have developed new and successful communication channels by working with campus stakeholders. For example, working with campus marketing to send out announcements or putting reminders in the LMS.

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Happy Holidays From MBS

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/24/20 6:00 AM

We hope everyone is having a fantastic holiday. Foreword Online will return on 1/4/2021 to bring you the latest in collegiate retail news and stories.

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Campus Store Conversations: How College Stores Improve Faculty Adoption Rates

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/23/20 6:30 AM

Faculty adoptions are one of the most important aspects of textbook management. However, it can be a challenge to consistently get faculty adoptions in on time. That’s why college stores have developed strategies and worked with campus influencers to help streamline this vital process.

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Service That Makes a Difference for the County College of Morris Bookstore

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/21/20 6:30 AM

County College of Morris (CCM) Bookstore became an MBS Premier Partner because of the benefits and the level of service provided by MBS. Additional MBS support, access to the MBS Rental Management Tool and getting more books, all make it easier for the CCM Bookstore to do business in today’s collegiate retail industry.

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Keep Your eCommerce Site Interesting With Care Packages

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/16/20 6:30 AM

There is nothing quite like receiving a thoughtful gift that lets you know someone is thinking about you. However, finding that perfect gift isn’t easy. One way the college store can help the campus community is by giving customers the option to order a pre-bundled care package.

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Elizabethtown College Store Serves Students and Parents With Pop-up Locations

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/14/20 6:30 AM

This year has required college stores to adapt normal operation strategies, pivoting with a moment’s notice. Elizabethtown College Store had never done a pop-up location before this year, but when it needed a way to better serve students and parents on campus, the store made it work.

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How Peninsula College Bookstore Ensures Early Textbook Adoptions

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/7/20 7:00 AM

Early adoptions can help stores lower costs and increase the buyback value on readopted textbooks for students. So, how can the college store encourage more on-time adoptions? Peninsula College Bookstore has the answer: work with the deans.

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Five Online Campus Bookstore Promotions for the Holidays

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/2/20 6:30 AM

How will you encourage online sales this holiday season? With many students possibly not coming back after Thanksgiving, it is important to have a plan to help drive traffic to your website. We have put together five ideas to help you engage customers and drive website traffic.

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Crowder College Bookstore Discusses the Great Opportunities That Come With a Premier Partnership

Posted by Liz Schulte on 11/30/20 6:15 AM

Crowder College Bookstore Director Colleen Holland has heard a lot about the MBS Premier Partnership from her MBS representative over the years. Through the years, her store has gotten low-cost inventory from MBS and considered MBS to be a trusted vendor. But this year, Ms. Holland decided it was time to go a step further to receive the many benefits that come with a premier partnership.

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