EDUCATION & RESOURCES
Emerging technologies, evolving institutional strategic plans, shifting customer preferences, and increasing competition are reshaping the college store industry. ICBA offers education and resources to help independent college stores adapt and meet challenges head on. Topics include Course Materials, General Merchandise, eCommerce, Marketing, Systems, Strategy, Leadership, Inventory Management, DEI, and more!
Explore our learning opportunities and resources below.
NEW (3/25): Visual Merchandising Resources!
Here are new resources specifically to help ICBA Members with visual merchandising. Based on conversations with Members and the sold out 2025 ICBA Visual Merchandising Institute (VMI) held in Chicago (historically popular), we know there is great interest in VM and for how Store Members can enhance this area of their operations. MEMBERS: When logged in, you’ll see the download links for these documents, and you can also find them in your Member Dashboard!
Visual Merchandising Glossary with Images
Tracy’s Tips: 8 Visual Merchandising Ideas to Keep You Grounded
DIY Folding Board for Visual Merchandising
Hoodie Folding Reference Guide
Fixture Capacity Planning Worksheet
Visual Merchandising Resources List
ONLINE INSTITUTES
ONLINE INSTITUTES
ICBA Online Institutes offer in-depth instruction from subject matter experts, presented in a multi-part webinar series. Each webinar in an Online Institute can stand alone, but the full value is realized by participating in the entire series. ICBA Online Institutes recognize that many ICBA Members have limited travel capabilities or may prefer that the curriculum be delivered over several weeks. They also allow multiple associates in each Member Store to participate and learn.
ICBA INSTITUTES
INDEPENDENT COLLEGE STORES REPORT
INDEPENDENT COLLEGE STORES REPORT
The Independent College Stores Report (ICSR) is a joint initiative of ICBA and the Large Stores Group (LSG) that outlines the financial performance of each participating store. The ICSR provides key financial and operation data from participating stores and offers critical insights for benchmarking and strategic planning.
