--- title: MBS Foreword | campus retail solutions description: campus retail solutions | Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers --- - [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 ### Articles tagged "Campus-retail-solutions" ## [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) ## [Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Campus Store System](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-a-campus-store-system) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/30/25, 6:30 AM Topics: [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [campus store point of service](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-store-point-of-service), [college store system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-system) Your store’s collegiate retail system is part of nearly everything you do in the store. It has the power to improve store processes or offer store associates the tools they need to provide truly outstanding customer service. When the time comes to replace your collegiate retail system, what are the most important metrics to look at to ensure you get the best system for your store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-a-campus-store-system) ## [Strategies to Decrease Cart Abandonment](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/strategies-to-decrease-cart-abandonment) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 12/16/24, 9:02 AM Topics: [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [campus store point of service](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-store-point-of-service), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing) You work hard to engage and encourage online shoppers to visit your website. The shopper loads up a virtual shopping cart, but then something happens before checkout is completed. What do you do next? Is that sales opportunity gone? Do you try to reach the shopper again? [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/strategies-to-decrease-cart-abandonment) ## [Which System Upgrades Give Your Campus Store the Most Return on Investment?](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/which-system-upgrades-give-your-campus-store-the-most-return-on-investment) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/23/24, 6:45 AM Topics: [collegiate retail](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/collegiate-retail), [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) Why is it important for a campus store to keep its retail system current? Security, efficiency, operability and increased automation, just to name a few reasons. As your store is working on next year’s budget, consider which upgrades would serve your store the best. Let’s look at common upgrades that college stores may want to consider. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/which-system-upgrades-give-your-campus-store-the-most-return-on-investment) ## [Three MBS Tools That Simplify Campus Store Processes](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/three-mbs-tools-that-simplify-campus-store-processes) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/24/24, 9:30 AM Topics: [campus store](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-store), [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [college store system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-system) While you can’t add more hours to your day, it is possible to free up more time by simplifying campus store processes. MBS provides college stores with the tools they need to simplify their day-to-day, week-to-week and year-to-year store tasks. From ordering to receiving and buyback, MBS has the resources you need to save time. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/three-mbs-tools-that-simplify-campus-store-processes) ## [It’s MBS’ 50th Anniversary!](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/its-mbs-50th-anniversary) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 10/23/23, 6:45 AM Topics: [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends) MBS is celebrating 50 years of serving college stores. We are grateful for all of our college store partners and look forward to the years to come. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/its-mbs-50th-anniversary) ## [Anoka-Ramsey Community College Saves Students Money](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/anoka-ramsey-community-college-saves-students-money) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/11/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [future of the textbook industry](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/future-of-the-textbook-industry) College stores work hard to offer the best service to students and the campus community, especially the campus store at Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC). Wanting to ensure students get the best prices on textbooks, the store has worked to continuously evolve with changing industry demands. We recently spoke with **Rita Smith, Campus Store Manager/Food Services, Anoka-Ramsey Community College** to learn the steps her store has taken to ensure students save money and how the MBS system has helped streamline vital store processes to make it possible. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/anoka-ramsey-community-college-saves-students-money) ## [University of Minnesota Duluth Stores Benefit From Outstanding Service and Reliable Functionality](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/university-of-minnesota-duluth-stores-benefit-from-outstanding-service-and-reliable-functionality) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/24/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [college store industry](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-industry), [college store management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management) The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Stores have been a longtime system partner with MBS. We recently sat down with **Michael Herrick, Director, UMD Stores,** to discuss what his experience has been like with the MBS system as a new store director (June 2022) and the functionality the system offers that can help him achieve his store goals. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/university-of-minnesota-duluth-stores-benefit-from-outstanding-service-and-reliable-functionality) ## [4 Reasons Service Center Is a Great Resource for College Stores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/4-reasons-service-center-is-a-great-resource-for-college-stores) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/24/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [college store management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management-system), [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [college store management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management) [MBS Service Center](http://servicecenter.mbsbooks.com/) provides tools and information which college stores find helpful in managing their textbook department. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/4-reasons-service-center-is-a-great-resource-for-college-stores) ## [Welcome New Partners](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/welcome-new-partners) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/9/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [campus retail solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-retail-solutions), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends) In 2022, MBS welcomed 25 new Premier Partners and retained 99% of our existing partners. We are so grateful for every college store we work with. Thank you for placing your trust in MBS. We are proud to serve independent campus stores. 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