--- title: MBS Foreword | textbook industry trends (3) description: textbook industry trends | Ideas, information and industry news for collegiate retailers (3) --- - [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 "Textbook-industry-trends" ## [Get a Return on Excess Textbook Inventory](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-return-on-excess-textbook-inventory) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/16/22, 7:00 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [College textbook market](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-textbook-market), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) Now is a busy time of year for college stores with graduation and buyback — and doing inventory is looming around the corner. It’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. Does your store have a plan for how it will handle textbook inventory that it won’t use again soon? If not, now is the perfect time to speak with your MBS representative. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/get-a-return-on-excess-textbook-inventory) ## [MBS Rental Rebate Program Helps College Stores Better Compete](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/mbs-rental-rebate-program-helps-college-stores-better-compete) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/9/22, 7:00 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [course material trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-trends), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) 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. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/mbs-rental-rebate-program-helps-college-stores-better-compete) ## [Tips to Streamline Rental Return Processing](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/tips-to-streamline-rental-return-processing) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 5/2/22, 6:30 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [the future of textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/the-future-of-textbooks), [Course Material Management](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/course-material-management) The end of term is naturally a busy time for college stores. There is a lot to do in a small amount of time and you may have limited resources available. We have gathered some time-saving tips for you to help streamline rental returns this term. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/tips-to-streamline-rental-return-processing) ## [Three Ways to Streamline Order Fulfillment](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/three-ways-to-streamline-order-fulfillment) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 4/5/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [college store ecommerce](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-ecommerce), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [benefits of online retail](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/benefits-of-online-retail) Order processing for online orders needs to be fast and accurate. However, this can be a challenge with limited staff and resources. College store associates often have to fulfill many different roles in the store, and the recent uptick in online orders, while great for the store, might strain your traditional methods. How can college stores simplify online order processing? [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/three-ways-to-streamline-order-fulfillment) ## [Managing Buyback and Rental Returns Student Communication](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/buyback-and-rental-returns-student-communication) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 3/29/21, 6:00 AM Topics: [textbook buyback](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-buyback), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [used textbooks](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/used-textbooks) Buyback is an important event for the college store. It helps stores ensure you have the low-cost used book inventory necessary for the following term and gives students an easy time and place to return rental books. However, due to state, local and campus restrictions, it may not be possible to have an on-campus buyback this term. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/buyback-and-rental-returns-student-communication) ## [South Central College Book Store Simplifies Online Shopping](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/book-store-simplifies-online-shopping) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 2/15/21, 6:00 AM Topics: [case study](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/case-study), [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [benefits of online retail](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/benefits-of-online-retail), [college store website](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-store-website) College bookstore websites have always been important. However, due to COVID-19 the college store website became the primary connection bookstores have with students. South Central College Book Store has worked hard to ensure that its website offers students easy access to current information, detailed how-to instructions and every product a student could buy in the store. [Read More](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/book-store-simplifies-online-shopping) ## [How to Help Students Understand the Importance of Course Materials Marketing Plan](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/how-to-help-students-understand-the-importance-of-course-materials-marketing-plan) Posted by [Liz Schulte](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/author/liz-schulte) on 1/6/21, 6:30 AM Topics: [textbook industry trends](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/textbook-industry-trends), [college bookstore social media](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/college-bookstore-social-media), [bookstore marketing plan](https://foreword.mbsbooks.com/topic/bookstore-marketing-plan) Students who are prepared for their classes have a better chance of mastering the subject, especially with the rise of online learning. Why are so many students choosing not to purchase course materials? The usual reasons are the cost is too high, the professor doesn’t use the book or the student has heard from friends that the book isn’t necessary for the course. With many schools relying on online learning, course materials are more important than ever to student success. So, how can the bookstore help students understand the importance of course materials? 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