--- title: MBS Foreword | increasing bookstore sales description: increasing bookstore sales | 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 "Increasing-bookstore-sales" ## [Margin-Friendly Promo Ideas That Drive Bigger Baskets and Repeat Customers](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/margin-friendly-promo-ideas-that-drive-bigger-baskets-and-repeat-customers) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/24/26, 6:45 AM Topics: [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing), [college store retail management system](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-retail-management-system), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales) Discounting is often the first tactic retailers reach for when sales dwindle. However, deep discounts can quickly erode margins and train customers to wait for the next sale. Instead, create promotions that reward shopping behavior, encourage larger purchases, bring customers back more often, and help move aging inventory without sacrificing profitability. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/margin-friendly-promo-ideas-that-drive-bigger-baskets-and-repeat-customers) ## [Easy Holiday Promos to Drive In-Store and Online Traffic](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/easy-holiday-promos-to-drive-in-store-and-online-traffic) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 11/18/24, 10:12 AM Topics: [bookstore events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bookstore-events), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales) It’s always a good time to increase store traffic. With the holiday season coming up, people already have a good excuse to shop, so make sure your store is part of their shopping plan. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/easy-holiday-promos-to-drive-in-store-and-online-traffic) ## [How to Counteract a Summer Sales Slowdown](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-to-counteract-a-summer-sales-slowdown) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/20/24, 6:15 AM Topics: [Marketing to Students](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/marketing-to-students), [marketing to college students ideas](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/marketing-to-college-students-ideas), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales) Across retail, sales naturally decrease in the summer months. People spend more time outside, they are traveling, and in general, they are spending less time in stores or online. This can be especially true for collegiate retail. The majority of your on-campus customer base has left for the summer. However, there are still ways college stores can work to counteract that summer slowdown. Here are a few ideas. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-to-counteract-a-summer-sales-slowdown) ## [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) ## [3 Reminders to Encourage Students to Get Their Course Materials](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-reminders-to-encourage-students-to-get-their-course-materials) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 8/14/23, 10:00 AM Topics: [Marketing to Students](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/marketing-to-students), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales), [communicating with students](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/communicating-with-students) Course materials are an essential part of the learning process and help secure academic success. This term, remind students why it is important to get their course materials and share a few tips about how they can save money buying from the college store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-reminders-to-encourage-students-to-get-their-course-materials) ## [Create a Cohesive In-store, Website and Social Media Brand Experience](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/create-a-cohesive-in-store-website-and-social-media-brand-experience) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/3/23, 7:15 AM Topics: [college bookstore industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-industry-trends), [campus bookstore marketing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/campus-bookstore-marketing), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales) When students want to purchase course materials or emblematic merchandise, is your college store the first choice that comes to mind? How do students view the campus store? These questions are why it is important to strengthen your store’s omnichannel brand experience. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/create-a-cohesive-in-store-website-and-social-media-brand-experience) ## [3 Tips for a Successful Clearance Sale](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-tips-for-a-successful-clearance-sale) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 6/6/22, 7:00 AM Topics: [bookstore events](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bookstore-events), [revenue generating ideas for college stores](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/revenue-generating-ideas-for-college-stores), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales) Summer is a fantastic time to clear out old or dated inventory to make room for your new fall merchandise. However, summer also means fewer people on campus which leads to less foot traffic for in-store sales. To maximize store traffic this summer, offer shoppers great bargains online and in-store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/3-tips-for-a-successful-clearance-sale) ## [Mount Aloysius College Bookstore Shows How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference in Sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-small-changes-can-make-a-big-difference-in-sales) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/1/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [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), [increasing bookstore sales](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/increasing-bookstore-sales) In 2020, Mount Aloysius College Bookstore once again saw an increase in textbook and merchandise sales. This relatively small college store with one full-time employee has been able to make smart updates to its website, procedures and offerings that have resulted in regaining market share. 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