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Simplify How Your Campus Store Manages Its Want List and Course Material Orders

Posted by Liz Schulte on 7/8/24 10:00 AM

When is the best time to start your textbook order? Now! Are there benefits to being able to fill more of your want list with one trusted company? Yes! MBS provides campus stores with more inventory options to ensure you have the inventory you need and at the price points you want.

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Welcome New Partners

Posted by Liz Schulte on 1/9/23 6:30 AM

In 2022, MBS welcomed 25 new Premier Partners and retained 99% of our existing partners. We are so grateful for every college store we work with. Thank you for placing your trust in MBS. We are proud to serve independent campus stores.

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Weber State University Wildcat Store Provides Students Course Material Choices

Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/31/22 6:30 AM

The Weber State University Wildcat Store serves a diverse student body. Providing students with a variety of course material formats ensure the store can supply the materials that best fit student budgets and learning styles. Recently, we spoke with Wildcat Store Academic Supply Manager Sarah Tooker about how an MBS Premier Partnership benefits her store and helps them achieve their goals.

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MBS Rental Rebate Program Helps College Stores Better Compete

Posted by Liz Schulte on 5/9/22 7:00 AM

College store rental programs can better compete and increase market share with MBS Rental. Our competitive rebate program (an industry best) guarantees rebates on a large number of titles and minimizes risk for the college store.

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Shipping to MBS: The Complete Guide

Posted by Liz Schulte on 2/14/22 6:00 AM

There are many different types of shipments you may need to send to MBS throughout the year. To help simplify shipping, we have consolidated the various shipping instructions you might need into one post that you can easily bookmark or print for future access and review.

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Will Counter Service Become the New Normal?

Posted by Liz Schulte on 8/12/20 6:00 AM

Many college stores are making plans for fall amid uncertainty. While trying to plan for multiple scenarios, it is important to maximize the number of options available to students: a strong web presence with a responsive site, fast delivery, curbside pickup, and streamlined in-store pickup and purchasing. But how are stores streamlining in-store purchasing and keeping customers and employee safe? For many college stores, counter service is the answer.

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