--- title: MBS Foreword | college bookstore industry trends description: college bookstore industry trends | 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 "College-bookstore-industry-trends" ## [3 MBS Tools That Help Busy Stores Work Smarter](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-mbs-tools-that-help-busy-stores-work-smarter) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/15/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions), [wholesale textbook ordering](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbook-ordering) Running a campus store means juggling a lot — ordering, receiving, buyback, and everything in between. MBS tools are designed to simplify and streamline your responsibilities, helping you complete everyday processes. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-mbs-tools-that-help-busy-stores-work-smarter) ## [Boost Your Summer Clearance Sale: Simple Strategies That Work](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/boost-your-summer-clearance-sale-simple-strategies-that-work) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/11/26, 11:29 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing), [communicating with students](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/communicating-with-students) Summer is the ideal time to clear out outdated inventory and make room for fall merchandise. But with fewer people on campus, reduced foot traffic can make it harder to drive sales. The solution? Promote your clearance sale in ways that reach shoppers. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/boost-your-summer-clearance-sale-simple-strategies-that-work) ## [Grow Your Campus Store Audience Beyond Students With Strategic Marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/grow-your-campus-store-audience-beyond-students-with-strategic-marketing) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 3/23/26, 6:29 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [marketing for college bookstores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/marketing-for-college-bookstores), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing) Alumni and parents may not naturally seek out the campus store when they want to show their school pride or support their institution. The key question becomes: how do you intentionally drive alumni and the extended campus community to your college store site? [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/grow-your-campus-store-audience-beyond-students-with-strategic-marketing) ## [How to Reclaim Lost Sales and Reduce Cart Abandonment](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-to-reclaim-lost-sales-and-reduce-cart-abandonment) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/23/26, 6:15 AM Topics: [Bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bookstore-marketing), [advantages of ecommerce](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/advantages-of-ecommerce), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends) Cart abandonment is a common challenge in retail, but it also presents a major opportunity. Stores that follow up with abandonment reminders frequently recover lost revenue. Below are key best practices to help you build effective cart abandonment email campaigns that will help you reclaim lost sales. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-to-reclaim-lost-sales-and-reduce-cart-abandonment) ## [Exciting Collegiate Retail Tech From MBS](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/exciting-collegiate-retail-tech-from-mbs) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/16/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [college store retail management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-retail-management-system), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) The collegiate retail landscape is evolving fast, and MBS continues to innovate with technology designed to elevate the campus store experience. Each innovation empowers college stores to streamline operations, build stronger customer relationships, expand service offerings, and maximize revenue opportunities. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/exciting-collegiate-retail-tech-from-mbs) ## [Campus Store Data Made Simple: Essential Tools, Reports, and Tips](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/campus-store-data-made-simple-essential-tools-reports-and-tips) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 12/15/25, 7:00 AM Topics: [business intelligence](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/business-intelligence), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [campus store point of service](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-store-point-of-service) 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. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/campus-store-data-made-simple-essential-tools-reports-and-tips) ## [Holiday Retail Tips for Campus Stores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/holiday-retail-tips-for-campus-stores) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 10/27/25, 6:00 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [college store events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-events), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing) The holiday shopping window in campus stores goes fast. Use these tips to capitalize on the influx of student holiday shoppers looking for the perfect gifts, great deals and fun experiences that will fit into their busy schedule and add to the season’s festivities. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/holiday-retail-tips-for-campus-stores) ## [Plan Now: Everything You Need to Know About Tariffs, Timelines & New Tech](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/plan-now-everything-you-need-to-know-about-tariffs-timelines-new-tech) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/22/25, 6:30 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [campus store point of service](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-store-point-of-service), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) 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. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/plan-now-everything-you-need-to-know-about-tariffs-timelines-new-tech) ## [Are You Ready to Turn Campus Store Data Into Strategy?](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/are-you-ready-to-turn-campus-store-data-into-strategy) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/15/25, 6:00 AM Topics: [digital content](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/digital-content), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends) Data-driven decisions are important in the course material landscape. Data helps campus stores explain their business to administrators and enables you to explain how key school initiatives like affordability, digital, and inclusive access change the college store landscape. When preparing for these conversations, one key metric that can help campus stores shape strategy and strengthen campus partnerships is calculating your store’s digital sales mix. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/are-you-ready-to-turn-campus-store-data-into-strategy) ## [Textbook KPIs to Analyze This Rush](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/textbook-kpis-to-analyze-this-rush) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/21/25, 6:30 AM Topics: [performance report](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/performance-report), [college store management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management-system), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends) Textbook KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) enhance your evaluation of your store’s rush performance and can help you manage faculty adoptions. With MBS’ Textbook KPI Dashboard, stores can easily assess how their textbook department is performing and quickly identify areas that might need more attention. It is a great tool to use both pre- and post-rush. 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