--- title: MBS Foreword | college store trends description: college store 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-store-trends" ## [Budgeting for Growth: Retail Technology Investments](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/budgeting-for-growth-retail-technology-investments) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 9/28/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [college store management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-management-system), [college store trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-trends), [college bookstore system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-system) The right technology investments can help improve efficiency, strengthen security, streamline operations, and create better customer experiences. As you plan next year's budget, it's important to evaluate which retail system upgrades will provide the greatest return [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/budgeting-for-growth-retail-technology-investments) ## [Unlock the Full Potential of MBS POS Café Mode](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/unlock-the-full-potential-of-mbs-pos-café-mode) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/30/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [alternative revenue streams for college stores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/alternative-revenue-streams-for-college-stores), [college retail system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-retail-system), [college store trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-trends) 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. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/unlock-the-full-potential-of-mbs-pos-café-mode) ## [Make Inventory Day a Breeze With This Checklist](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/make-inventory-day-a-breeze-with-this-checklist) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/1/26, 6:30 AM Topics: [inventory management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/inventory-management), [college retail system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-retail-system), [college store trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-trends) 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. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/make-inventory-day-a-breeze-with-this-checklist) ## [Grow Your Store’s Loyalty Program](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/grow-your-stores-loyalty-program) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/29/24, 7:30 AM Topics: [customer loyalty](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/customer-loyalty), [revenue generating ideas for college stores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/revenue-generating-ideas-for-college-stores), [college store trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-trends) Loyalty programs are common practice in retail. All shoppers, including students, are familiar with the basics of how loyalty programs operate. This knowledge also means that shoppers might have become pickier about the loyalty programs they are willing to sign up for. It is no longer enough to just offer a loyalty program. You have to ensure customers can see the benefit of being a loyal shopper in your college store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/grow-your-stores-loyalty-program) ## [Students Love WCU Bookstore’s Cashless Buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/students-love-wcu-bookstores-cashless-buyback) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/10/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [bookstore events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bookstore-events), [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [college store trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-trends) Unprecedented challenges often require creative solutions. For the Western Carolina University Bookstore, the uncertainty with COVID and students returning home before the end of the fall term meant that buyback would also need to be adjusted to fit current challenges. The solution the store found was to hold a longer, cashless buyback for students. 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