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Lock In Savings for Fall 2026

Posted by Liz Schulte on 6/8/26 6:30 AM

Submit your Fall 2026 rental and guaranteed buyback lists now to receive quick, no-obligation quotes and secure guaranteed rebates. It’s an easy way to offer students more affordable options while boosting store traffic at the start and end of term.

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Course Material Affordability Supports Student Success

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/14/25 7:00 AM

Campus stores are more than just retail. From boosting students’ school spirit to sharing textbook expertise, the campus store contributes to the experience students have while attending school. Through robust affordability initiatives, stores promote student achievement and retention.

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Summer 2025 Rental Submissions Are Now Open

Posted by Liz Schulte on 2/18/25 6:30 AM

Summer rental list submissions are open now! Maximize the savings your store offers students and provide more options in 2025.

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Most MBS ASAP Textbook Orders Ship Next Business Day

Posted by Liz Schulte on 7/22/24 7:30 AM

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!

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The Best Advice College Stores Shared With Foreword Online in 2023

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/18/23 6:15 AM

As the end of the year draws to a close, we think back over the past year. We are grateful for each college store that has taken the time to speak with us and share ideas, tools and processes that have helped them reach new heights in 2023. Foreword Online will return on January 8, 2024, but let’s take a moment to look back at some of the best advice shared by college stores this year.

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Give Students More Low-Cost Options Next Term

Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/30/23 6:30 AM

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.

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Need Books Fast? Place an ASAP Order

Posted by Liz Schulte on 8/7/23 6:45 AM

At the beginning of term, a lot can happen: late adoptions can come in, changes to adoptions, you could run low on books, etc. MBS provides a simple solution for college stores that need to order and receive books fast. Simply place an ASAP order, and we will ship the textbooks as soon as possible.

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Don’t Miss Sales! MBS ASAP Orders Ship Next Business Day

Posted by Liz Schulte on 8/22/22 6:45 AM

Figuring out how many books you will need for each course to meet student demand is an art. Sometimes you are right on the mark, while other times you might have too few, which can lead to students having to shop elsewhere. However, MBS is always here to help. 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!

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College Stores Get More Books Using SimpleSource

Posted by Liz Schulte on 9/20/21 8:48 AM

SimpleSource offers a lot of benefits to college stores, ranging from streamlining and simplifying the textbook ordering process to saving stores time and money. It is a complete ordering tool designed for college stores to maximize their wantlist fulfillment – i.e. get more books for a lower average cost.

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A One-stop Shop for Course Material Ordering

Posted by Liz Schulte on 4/21/21 6:30 AM

When it is time to order textbooks, there are benefits to being able to fill more of your wantlist with one trusted company. MBS has the scale and resources to provide college stores with a one-stop shop for your ordering needs, saving you time and money.

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