Data-driven decisions help you optimize campus store inventory, improve customer engagement, and boost profitability. That’s where MBS’ data tools come in. From textbook management to targeted marketing, these tools provide the reports and analytics you need to stay ahead.
Equip your campus store to thrive in a rapidly changing retail landscape. From traditional point-of-sale capabilities tailored specifically for campus stores to cutting-edge innovations, MBS helps your store stay ahead of the curve and exceed customer expectations in store and online.
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.
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?
Every year, MBS holds two training events in our Columbia, Missouri, location for our system customers. The events help stores learn more about their collegiate retail system and exchange tips and tricks with other college stores that use the same tools. However, this year, we were unable to host our partner stores in Columbia. Instead, we created our first MBS Forums Virtual Summit event.
Johnson County Community College Bookstore’s Kristine Herman has a deep understanding of the college store industry. She started working for JCCC in the warehouse at age 20. Since then, she’s worked her way up to the role of Assistant Manager. She said her background helps her understand how different parts of the business affect the whole.
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