By blending physical retail with textbook solutions, campus stores find new ways to stay relevant, improve student experience, and drive growth. We sat down with Ryan Miller, Campus Store Director at Alfred State College, to discuss the hybrid store model and how it works at the Alfred State Bookstore.
Unlock new opportunities for your campus store with MBS POS Café Mode. Designed to expand revenue streams, simplify reporting, and reduce third-party fees, Café Mode delivers a seamless, fully integrated experience across your entire MBS system.
Inventory time is here! While it can be a busy and stressful day, a little preparation goes a long way. We connected with System Sales Representative Heather Gillespie to gather expert tips that can help your inventory process run smoothly from start to finish.
In April, MBS system partners were invited to participate in our monthly System Skills Recharge session, Item Management Made Easy. During this one-hour virtual training, MBS Store Technology Solutions Sales Consultant Heather Gillespie guided attendees though practical strategies and tools to simply item management, from setup to maintenance.
MBS system partners are invited to take part in our monthly System Skills Recharge sessions — virtual training opportunities designed to help users sharpen their skills, explore new features, and get more value from the MBS system. Each session focuses on practical, timely topics that empower participants to work more efficiently and confidently.
2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year for the MBS Store Technology Solutions! With so many enhancements, releases and services, we can’t wait for you to experience what’s next.
Campus store retail technology is vital parts of your campus store processes — day to day, week to week and year to year. These tools help you better understand store data, simplify inventory management, and streamline processes. That’s why we’ve collected the best system tips for campus stores to take into 2026 and beyond.
Many collegiate retail systems rely on separate components, each with its own licensing fee. MBS is changing that with Arc Total Access.
The MBS System offers robust collegiate retail management. With a steady stream of new releases, database updates and added efficiencies, it is important for college stores to keep system hardware current and encourage staff to refresh their system knowledge and explore possible efficiencies. Here are three ways to ensure your store is getting the most out of its MBS System.
Your store’s eCommerce site has the ability to increase sales, drive in-store traffic and connect with potential customers from anywhere. Customers crave the convenience of online shopping even while still appreciating the in-store experience. We have gathered some tips to help promote your online merchandise.
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