Campus stores play a major role in student success. They support affordability, access to learning materials, and a positive campus experience — all of which contribute to retention and long‑term achievement.
Campus stores play a major role in student success. They support affordability, access to learning materials, and a positive campus experience — all of which contribute to retention and long‑term achievement.
Students are back and the temperatures are cooling — fall is in the air. It’s the perfect time for cozy campus store events that will draw a crowd and increase sales. Here are five events your campus store could host this autumn.
Clearance sales help make room for new inventory as well as serve as a useful tool for encouraging first-time shoppers with your store, especially when your store implements a diverse marketing strategy. We have gathered a few marketing tips to help get you started.
What can your campus store do to increase market share and expand its retail reach? The simple answer is to increase traffic both in-store and online — but how? We have collected some simple ways you can elevate your store with shoppers and drive more traffic.
MBS is proud to take part in this year’s ICBA conference. Director of Field Marketing Jerry Lynch, Associate Director of Field Marketing Elizabeth Taylor, Systems Sales Manager Rick Curtis and Territory Manager Julie Wood will be there representing MBS and would love to speak with you during the PRIMEtime meetings.
Rush can bring a lot of students through your store, but what keeps them coming back week after week? We have compiled some ideas to help you give students a reason to visit the store regularly and keep sales rolling throughout the term.
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