Buyback and rental return season is a busy time for students, making clear communication and efficient processes essential. With MBS Store Technology Solutions, you can simplify returns, keep students informed, and increase participation with automated tools designed specifically for campus stores
Topics: buyback, rental, textbook industry trends
Getting students’ attention during buyback and rental return season can be tough. Clear communication and smart tools make the process simple for you and your students.
Getting the word out to students about fall buyback and rental returns can be challenging. A lot of businesses are trying to ensure their message is front and center, so how does a college store stand out from the crowd?
Stores can offer students convenience by hosting a daily buyback throughout the term. This service gives students options to sell back their used textbooks when it is most convenient for them rather than having to show up on a specific day at the end of term. Let’s take a closer look at how campus stores can implement this service.
Many college store professionals are covering multiple positions. Day-to-day tasks have grown exponentially, and it is probably nearly impossible to consider adding to your to-do list. It is more important than ever to streamline your store processes and add efficiency where possible. MBS can help.
Topics: buyback, used books, marketing to college students
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.
Topics: buyback, textbook buyback, textbooks industry trends
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.
Topics: buyback, textbook buyback, textbook industry trends
At the end of the last term, some students might not have had time to sell back unwanted textbooks. Provide students with an opening buyback where they can easily sell back books from the previous term while picking up their materials for their new classes.
In a matter of weeks, students will start arriving on campus. As they make plans to purchase new books for the upcoming term, it is a great time to remind students how they can get money back for old textbooks they might still have. Giving students this opportunity is not only a beneficial service to them, but it can also increase foot traffic to the college store.
Topics: buyback, textbook rental, textbook industry trends
If rental returns haven’t already started on your campus, they are fast approaching. Make sure your store is getting the word out to students with rental textbooks that they need to return them and how make those returns. Here are some tips to help you keep students informed during the busy end of term.
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