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Driven by your success

Our defining goal is to simplify every aspect of course material distribution for our partners. No matter what tomorrow's students need, we'll ensure you're ready to provide it.

With history dating back more than 100 years, our roots run deep. We've branched out over the years — expanding and adapting — and the strength and stability we offer our partners is built on a commitment to your success.

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Strategies to Decrease Cart Abandonment

You work hard to engage and encourage online shoppers to visit your website. The shopper loads up a virtual shopping cart, but then something happens before checkout is completed. What do you do next? Is that sales opportunity gone? Do you try to reach the shopper again?

We decided to make the switch to MBS in November of 2014. It has been a great decision for our store.

Julie Banks
Director of Retail Operations, University of Dayton Bookstore

Realize your store's potential

Flourishing college stores start with MBS. With the largest inventory of used books in the industry, a full range of retail technology and comprehensive support, we can provide your store with the tools and resources you need to grow. Find out how MBS has helped stores like yours solve challenges and achieve their goals.

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