As fall semester approaches, it’s crucial you start preparing your store for the influx of students the new school year brings in. However, it’s also important to make sure you’re not making mistakes in the preparation phase that will cause you pain later down the road. Here are some mistakes you should make sure to … Continue reading →

Interested in the upcoming student retail trends for this year’s fall semester? Look no more! Keep reading to see what to expect from your student shoppers when they return to campus this fall. Sustainability Still a Driver for Gen Z Students Your current cohort of college students leans heavily into sustainability in retail. When they … Continue reading →

Forecasting demand for the upcoming fall semester is an important task for any college bookstore. Learn how you can go about forecasting demand in this week’s blog. Community Colleges are Growing The first thing to note when forecasting fall demand is that demand will be different for community colleges and 4-year institutions. For the past … Continue reading →

Ordering inventory early is a great tactic for success you can use in your bookstore. Keep reading to learn more about why early ordering matters in the world of collegiate bookstore. Early Textbook Orders Enables Buyback Buying textbooks for your store early is a great strategy for not just your store, but for the whole … Continue reading →

As fall semester encroaches upon us, it’s important to start prepping your bookstore sooner rather than later. If you wait until the last minute to get your bookstore ready for the influx of students, you’ll miss out on tons of opportunities for success. Keep reading to find great reasons your fall prep should start today. … Continue reading →