Whether you are supplying print course materials, digital materials or a mixture of both, it is essential to ensure that students have convenient, affordable access to the materials they need each term. By providing a variety of course material format options, students are able to select the materials that best fit their budget and learning style.
When it is time to order textbooks, there are benefits to being able to fill more of your want list with one trusted company. MBS has the scale and resources to provide college stores a simple ordering solution that saves time and money.
Many college store professionals are covering multiple positions. Day-to-day tasks have grown exponentially, and it is probably nearly impossible to consider adding to your to-do list. It is more important than ever to streamline your store processes and add efficiency where possible. MBS can help.
Online shopping is popular because it is easy. Shoppers can see the options available, read reviews and get the package sent conveniently to their front door. However, as a brick-and-mortar store, it is important to have that in-store foot traffic. How can your store give students the convenience of online ordering without missing the opportunity to bring them to your store? Add the in-store pickup option for website orders.
Ensure that your store is the reliable campus hub of course materials and don’t miss out on sales. If you are running short on books, place an ASAP order today!
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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At the end of the last term, some students might not have had time to sell back unwanted textbooks. Provide students with an opening buyback where they can easily sell back books from the previous term while picking up their materials for their new classes.
A wide selection of course material formats helps students find the best option to fit their budget and learning style. Submit your wantlist to MBS as soon as possible to maximize the number of low-cost books your store will receive next term.
MBS is celebrating 50 years of serving college stores. We are grateful for all of our college store partners and look forward to the years to come.
Whether you are a pro at ordering from MBS or new to the textbook ordering process, MBS is here to help. We provide college stores with a one-stop shop for all of your textbook ordering needs and outstanding customer service support. If you haven’t already submitted a bin-and-hold wantlist to MBS, now is a great time to get started.
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