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Anoka-Ramsey Community College Saves Students Money

Posted by Liz Schulte on 9/11/23 6:30 AM

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.

Get a Guaranteed Quote for Your College Store’s Rental Books

Posted by Liz Schulte on 7/31/23 6:30 AM

MBS Rental offers college stores a terrific opportunity to provide students with the upfront cost savings they are looking for on course materials. College stores simply submit to MBS the list of books that could be offered to students as rentals. We will send back guaranteed rebate quotes for each qualifying title.

Increase Online Sales This Summer

Posted by Liz Schulte on 6/20/23 7:00 AM

In-store foot traffic probably slows down significantly over the summer. Take this natural lull to develop a strong eCommerce strategy that will boost your store’s online sales for the entire year and help increase summer sales.

Start Your Store’s Summer and Fall Textbook Orders

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/10/23 6:30 AM

The end of term is rapidly approaching, and stores are starting to receive textbook adoptions. It is never too early to submit a wantlist to MBS and start a bin and hold. As new adoptions come in, you can easily update your list and request multiple reworks, helping your store maximize fulfillment, access more of our low-cost inventory and get more books in one shipment.

Create a Cohesive In-store, Website and Social Media Brand Experience

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/3/23 7:15 AM

When students want to purchase course materials or emblematic merchandise, is your college store the first choice that comes to mind? How do students view the campus store? These questions are why it is important to strengthen your store’s omnichannel brand experience.

Training Opportunities for Maximizing Your Collegiate Retail System

Posted by Liz Schulte on 3/13/23 6:30 AM

Your collegiate retail system touches nearly everything that happens in your store. When staff stay current on new functionality and work with our representatives to ensure efficiency in store processes or to refresh their knowledge as you head into a seasonal event, your store can best utilize the resources and functionality available to you. MBS Store Technology Solutions works with its partners to help them succeed and fully use the technology available to them.

Campus Store Conversations: Mobile Solutions That Improve Functionality for the UCM University Store

Posted by Liz Schulte on 2/20/23 6:45 AM

Over the years, the collegiate retail industry has significantly evolved, bringing new technology to help better serve students. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Charlie Rutt, the Director of University Store at the University of Central Missouri, to discuss how his store’s long partnership with MBS Store Technology Solutions has evolved over the years and the tools that are currently benefiting his store most.

Three Reminders to Share With Faculty About Textbook Adoptions

Posted by Liz Schulte on 2/13/23 8:30 AM

You already know that timely faculty adoptions are important in a variety of ways. When adoption deadlines are met, your store has more time to find low-cost course materials, you can purchase more books during buyback, you can avoid backorders, etc. However, faculty see course material adoptions through a different lens, so it is important to remind faculty why adoption deadlines exist and how they impact students.

Are You Attending the 2023 ICBA Conference?

Posted by Liz Schulte on 2/6/23 6:15 AM

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.

Expand Your Retail Prowess With the MBS System

Posted by Liz Schulte on 1/30/23 6:45 AM

Keeping up with retail and educational trends can be a challenge for college stores, especially without the right hardware and software. That’s why MBS Store Technology Solutions works tirelessly to ensure our store partners have the tools and resources they need to efficiently manage every aspect of their business in-store and online, from textbooks to merchandise.

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College Saves Students Money

Get a Guaranteed Quote for Your College Store’s Rental Books

Increase Online Sales This Summer

Start Your Store’s Summer and Fall Textbook Orders

Create a Cohesive In-store, Website and Social Media Brand Experience

Training Opportunities for Maximizing Your Collegiate Retail System

Campus Store Conversations: Mobile Solutions That Improve Functionality for the UCM University Store

Three Reminders to Share With Faculty About Textbook Adoptions

Are You Attending the 2023 ICBA Conference?

Expand Your Retail Prowess With the MBS System

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