--- title: MBS Foreword | college bookstore industry trends (3) description: college bookstore industry trends | Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers (3) --- - [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" ## [Bin-and-Hold Orders Provide More Low-Cost Books](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/bin-and-hold-orders-provide-more-low-cost-books) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/3/24, 6:30 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [bin-and-hold](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bin-and-hold), [used textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/used-textbooks) There are many ways to order books from MBS. Which way gives you the best fulfillment rates, more low-cost course materials and an easy way to streamline shipping? A bin-and-hold order. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/bin-and-hold-orders-provide-more-low-cost-books) ## [3 Reasons Your Store Should Try SMS Marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-reasons-your-store-should-try-sms-marketing) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/26/24, 7:00 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) Text message marketing is quickly becoming one of the top ways for businesses to reach customers and it is easy to see why. Text messages have better open rates, click rates and are usually viewed within minutes of being received. How can college stores best utilize this great marketing resource? [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-reasons-your-store-should-try-sms-marketing) ## [Streamline Returning Textbooks to MBS This Term](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-returning-textbooks-to-mbs-this-term) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/12/24, 7:00 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management), [textbook industry revenue](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-revenue) The end of term is a busy time for college stores. Returning textbooks to MBS is an easy process, but there are a few ways you can streamline your return shipment to help save time and expedite the payment to your store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/streamline-returning-textbooks-to-mbs-this-term) ## [The Best Advice College Stores Shared With Foreword Online in 2023](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/the-best-advice-college-stores-shared-with-foreword-online-in-2023) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 12/18/23, 6:15 AM Topics: [wholesale textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/wholesale-textbooks), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions) As the end of the year draws to a close, we think back over the past year. We are grateful for each college store that has taken the time to speak with us and share ideas, tools and processes that have helped them reach new heights in 2023. Foreword Online will return on January 8, 2024, but let’s take a moment to look back at some of the best advice shared by college stores this year. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/the-best-advice-college-stores-shared-with-foreword-online-in-2023) ## [Highlight the Advantages of Shopping With the College Store](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/highlight-the-advantages-of-shopping-with-the-college-store) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 11/27/23, 8:00 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), [benefits of online retail](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/benefits-of-online-retail) Why is the campus store a great place for students, and the rest of the campus community, to shop? With the increase in competition, both on and off campus, it is important to remind your students, faculty and staff why the campus store should be their top choice. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/highlight-the-advantages-of-shopping-with-the-college-store) ## [Klamath Community College Bookstore Supports Learning and Diversity With Reading Program](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/klamath-community-college-bookstore-supports-learning-and-diversity-with-reading-program) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 11/13/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [bookstore events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bookstore-events), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales) The college store supports the campus community in many ways. Klamath Community College Bookstore and Library partnered together to create and support a monthly Heritage Reading program. We recently spoke with **Carly Gilder, Bookstore Manager, Klamath Community College Bookstore**, to learn more about its Heritage Reading program and how it was successfully implemented. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/klamath-community-college-bookstore-supports-learning-and-diversity-with-reading-program) ## [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) ## [Get a Guaranteed Quote for Your College Store’s Rental Books](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-guaranteed-quote-for-your-college-stores-rental-books) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 7/31/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [college store growth opportunity](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-growth-opportunity), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) 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. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-guaranteed-quote-for-your-college-stores-rental-books) ## [Increase Online Sales This Summer](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/increase-online-sales-this-summer) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/20/23, 7:00 AM Topics: [Marketing to Students](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/marketing-to-students), [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [benefits of online retail](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/benefits-of-online-retail) 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. 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