--- title: MBS Foreword | College store solutions description: College store solutions | 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-store-solutions" ## [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) ## [Dakota Wesleyan University Simplifies Course Material Management With BNC Virtual](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/dakota-wesleyan-university-simplifies-course-material-management-with-bnc-virtual) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/1/24, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system), [college bookstore inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-inventory-management) The Dakota Wesleyan University Store simplified its course material management with a dedicated virtual bookstore. Recently, we sat down with **Lori Solberg, Bookstore Manager, Dakota Wesleyan University Store**, to hear about her store’s unique partnership with MBS. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/dakota-wesleyan-university-simplifies-course-material-management-with-bnc-virtual) ## [How MBS Store Technology Solutions Personalizes Every College Store System Implementation](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-mbs-store-technology-solutions-personalizes-every-college-store-system-implementation) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 3/25/24, 6:15 AM Topics: [college store system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-system), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions), [collegiate retail system implementation](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/collegiate-retail-system-implementation) Switching to a new collegiate retail system can be overwhelming. There is so much to do and usually a limited time to accomplish the switch. That’s why the clear, concise expert implementation guidance provided by MBS Store Technology Solutions is vital to a smooth collegiate retail system upgrade. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-mbs-store-technology-solutions-personalizes-every-college-store-system-implementation) ## [MBS System Partners: Register to Attend MBS Spring Forums Free Training Events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/mbs-system-partners-register-to-attend-mbs-spring-forums-free-training-events) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 3/18/24, 7:00 AM Topics: [training](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/training), [college retail system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-retail-system), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions) Registration is now open for the MBS Store Technology Solutions’ Spring Forums virtual events. Join us, April 1-5, for a week of virtual learning, announcements, collaboration, and so much more. System partners will have the opportunity to get tips, connect with other MBS system users, explore ways to add efficiency and ask questions. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/mbs-system-partners-register-to-attend-mbs-spring-forums-free-training-events) ## [Edge Out the Competition With Elevated Reporting and Data Analysis](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/edge-out-the-competition-with-elevated-reporting-and-data-analysis) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 3/4/24, 7:00 AM Topics: [business intelligence](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/business-intelligence), [college retail system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-retail-system), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions) With actionable business intelligence, college stores can better understand and predict customer behavior, shopping trends, sales trends and so much more. MBS Store Technology Solutions offers store partners a wide variety of tools that provide incredible insight into their store’s health, trends, customers and key performance indicators. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/edge-out-the-competition-with-elevated-reporting-and-data-analysis) ## [What Could You Accomplish in 20 Minutes?](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/what-could-you-accomplish-in-20-minutes) Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/guest-contributor) on 1/8/24, 7:30 AM Topics: [college store growth opportunity](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-growth-opportunity), [college store management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions) Our days are filled with interruptions. Whether it’s someone dropping by your office, a recent social media craze, or the squeaky toy the cat found under the couch (or is that just my office?), there is always things trying to pull our focus away from what we are trying to accomplish. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/what-could-you-accomplish-in-20-minutes) ## [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) ## [3 Things I Learned From the 2023 MBS Virtual Fall Forums](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-things-i-learned-from-the-2023-mbs-virtual-fall-forums) Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/guest-contributor) on 12/4/23, 6:30 AM Topics: [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions), [benefits of online retail](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/benefits-of-online-retail), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) As a sales consultant with MBS Store Technology Solutions, I do not get to use the system the way a college store does. Undoubtedly, I learn something new or am reminded about a feature of the system with each encounter — whether through formal training, a store visit, or the implementation process with a new system partner. This year’s virtual fall forums training event was no exception. I want to take a moment to share some of the sessions that stuck with me. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-things-i-learned-from-the-2023-mbs-virtual-fall-forums) ## [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) ## [4 College Store System Upgrades to Consider](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/4-college-store-system-upgrades-to-consider) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/18/23, 6:15 AM Topics: [college store management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management), [college store system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-system), [College store solutions](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-solutions) With the end of the year quickly approaching, it is time to make planning and budgeting decisions for next year. What are your store goals and priorities? How can your college store system help support those goals? We spoke with MBS Store Technology Solutions Sales Consultants, Heather Gillespie and Jeremy Hawkins, to find out what they suggest stores consider for 2024. 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