"Strong.  Successful.  Independent.  Together."

ICBA provides Education, Networking, and Vendor Programs that empower college stores to remain independent and be both financially and operationally successful.

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ICBA offers stores the education, professional development, and partnerships needed to adapt and evolve in a changing marketplace.

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PARTNER WITH ICBA

ICBA connects vendors to leading independent college stores that represent $1.8 billion in total retail sales.

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NEWS

Read the latest thoughts and insights from ICBA Leadership, and view news that's impacting the college store market.

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THE ICBA MISSION

Since 1927, the Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) has been focused exclusively on serving institutionally-affiliated college store Members.

Our mission is to support the independent operation of a college store, which is the most effective way to serve campus stakeholders. We provide value through education, networking, and vendor partner programs.

About ICBA

INDUSTRY-LEADING EDUCATION

Industry-leading education is one of the cornerstones of ICBA. ICBA Webinars, Institutes, Online Institutes, and annual Conference promote industry best practices and challenge the status quo to inspire innovation and meaningful change.

ICBA Education

NETWORKING & COLLABORATION

Upcoming Events:

Collegiate Gaming 2.0: Pathways to Engaging Gamers on Campus

April 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

Supporting Student Learning in Uncertain Times

April 23 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

Art Materials World Trade Show

July 18 - July 20

ICBA Networking

VENDOR PROGRAMS

ICBA develops relationships and negotiates agreements with manufacturers, distributors, publishers, and service providers for products and services at prices and terms that would not otherwise be available. We feature vendors from a wide assortment of categories, including Apparel, Gifts, Technology, Course Materials, Operations, and Supplies.

Vendor Programs

ICBA Conference & PRIMEtime

SAVE THE DATE: February 12-16, 2021 in Portland, OR

ICBA Conference attendees have access to:

  • The strongest solution-oriented professional education in the industry
  • Exclusive institutional store networking and collaboration
  • PRIMEtime round-robin format which encourages interaction with 140+ industry-leading vendors
  • Scholarship opportunities for free registration & airfare