Independent College Bookstore Association

Buyer2Buyer Networking Call: Supplies
2021-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Buyer2Buyer: Supplies
ICBA Buyer2Buyer discussions are interactive, open discussions that give buyers the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss top issues and trends, and solve common challenges. Calls are scheduled by product category or store demographics to ensure the ideas discussed are relevant and actionable. Discussions are held on Zoom.
ICBA Member Stores must be logged in to register. Once you log in, a registration link will appear below.

How Independent College Stores Are Supporting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2021-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | GoToWebinar
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are growing in importance on campus and in our society. For ICBA Member Stores, as key supporters of their campus communities and as retailers, making progress on DEI objectives can be rewarding but can also be complex, since these initiatives are often organized and coordinated by designated campus departments. ICBA is focused on supporting DEI initiatives internally, as well as with Members and Vendor Partners.

Our first DEI webinar featuring ICBA Members took place in December and received a very positive response. For this webinar, we will be featuring three additional ICBA Members (see below) to share details on their DEI efforts and what progress they have made, both internally and across campus, as well as any challenges they have faced. All of the efforts by the panelists are “works in progress,” but join the webinar to hear how they are trying their best to fight discrimination and racism to better support their staff, customers, institutions, and communities.
Our panelists include:
Julie Jones
Director of Human Resources
University Book Store
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Molly Yunkers
Manager
The Book Mark
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, MN
Bernadette Chavira-Trull
Director
University Supply Store
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
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NACS/ICBA Federal and States Update
2021-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
In this webinar for both ICBA and NACS Members, the government relations staff of NACS will provide a comprehensive analysis of the key federal and state policy activities so far in 2021 and what impact those results will likely have on campus stores, course materials, higher education and the COVID-19 recovery agendas moving forward into 2021. The update will include a summary of NACS’ efforts to advocate for independent stores and what steps you can take to support your campus and institution. ICBA wants to express our gratitude to Ed Schlichenmayer and Rich Hershman from NACS for being willing to share this valuable content with ICBA Members!
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Evolved Course Materials Workflows for the Post-Pandemic World
2021-04-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Presented by Verba | VitalSource
Disruption of the course materials ecosystem is in full force. Student and faculty needs are requiring a shift in the way campus stores adopt, acquire, and deliver course materials. In this webinar, you will learn how to streamline your course material workflows with tools that work together alongside your retail management system from the point of adoption to delivery of content. Learn how to remain relevant by putting your campus store in every course of the learning management system. Serve up both physical and digital retail options to your students in this personalized, transparent environment. Lead the charge through disruption while your campus store delivers a superior student experience.
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Zen And The Art Of Retail Recovery (How To Achieve Post-Pandemic Success)
2021-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
With a higher and higher likelihood that the upcoming fall season will be much closer to “normal” for college stores, now is the time to make smart decisions to maximize your upcoming selling opportunities. Join retail expert Paul Erickson from Management One as he discusses how lessons from philosophers old and new are helping college bookstores develop successful retail strategies and tactics to recover faster.
The truth is, the lessons from even ancient philosophers are still relevant today for many reasons (and can be applied to many aspects of our lives—including retailing!). The tips and strategies in this webinar deal with fundamental human nature, so they can be applied to a wide variety of modern situations – including ways to achieve success for campus stores.
Breathe deep…and join Paul in exploring the lessons that could change the way you run your campus store for this upcoming “season of recovery” and beyond.
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The SOURCE Apparel Webinar
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
How can you get amazing deals on essentials? Learn more about the 2021 SOURCE Apparel Program in this one-hour webinar. ICBA Members, if you don't see the registration link below, check that you are logged in. You can then find the registration link below or access it via your Member Dashboard.

The SOURCE Supplies Webinar
2021-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Take advantage of the great deals provided through The SOURCE! ICBA Member Stores can learn more about the 2021 SOURCE Supplies Program in this one-hour webinar. ICBA Member Stores, if you don't see the registration link below, please check that you are logged in. You can then find the registration link below or access it via your Member Dashboard.

Webinar: Maximizing Your Membership
2021-03-18 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Are you new to ICBA? Whether your store recently joined ICBA, you're new to your store's team, or you're new to the industry itself, this webinar is a great opportunity to learn about all the benefits of being an ICBA Member. And if you've been with us for awhile and want to make sure you aren't missing anything, you're welcome to join us too! We want to make sure you're getting the most out of your investment in ICBA, and this is one way to check whether you're taking advantage of all our great offerings.
If you can't make the webinar, please sign up anyway and you'll be sent a recording. ICBA Members, if the registration link doesn't appear below, please log in.

CAMEX 2021
2021-02-22 - 2021-02-26
ICBA will be at CAMEX 2021, and you can visit with us virtually on Floor 6, Tables 8 & 9. See you there!

ICBA 2021 Virtual Conference
2021-02-04 11:30 - 2021-02-17 17:15 (America/New_York) | ICBA 2021 Virtual Event Hub
Join us for the ICBA 2021 Virtual Conference, February 4-17, 2021.
View the agenda, speakers, and FAQs.
Register Now!

How Independent College Stores Are Supporting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2020-12-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | GoToWebinar
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are growing in importance on campus and in our society. For ICBA Member Stores, as key supporters of their campus communities and as retailers, making progress on DEI objectives can be rewarding but can also be complex, since these initiatives are often organized and coordinated by designated campus departments.
For this webinar, we will convene a panel of ICBA Members to share details on their DEI efforts and what progress they have made, both internally and across campus, as well as any challenges they have faced. All of the efforts by the panelists are “works in progress,” but join the webinar to hear how they are trying their best to fight discrimination and racism to better support their staff, customers, institutions, and communities.
Our panelists include:
Carol Miller Schaefer
Director, VolShop
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Brian Wright
Chief Merchandising Officer, The Duck Store
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Kim Mazyck
Associate Director, Marketing, Aztec Shops
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
ICBA Member Stores, make sure you are logged in. If you are logged in, a link to register will appear below.

NACS Post-Election Webinar
2020-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
As part of our ongoing efforts to collaborate with NACS on initiatives that support independent college stores, we are pleased to announce that ICBA Members will be able to participate in a post-election webinar being offered by NACS. The government relations staff of NACS will provide a comprehensive analysis of the key federal and state election results and what impact those results will likely have on campus stores, course materials, higher education and the COVID-19 recovery agendas moving forward into 2021. We sincerely appreciate NACS sharing this valuable content with ICBA Members.
ICBA Member Stores must be logged in in order to register.

Keeping Up With Social Media
2020-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | GoToWebinar
With so many students off campus, you’ve likely been turning more and more to social media for communications, which has its benefits—and its challenges. Whether you are new to using social media or are more experienced, the rate at which social media is changing (combined with the rate at which world circumstances are changing) can feel a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, Social Media Success Catalyst Sue Koch is here to help you stay on top of it! Based on feedback we’ve received from a number of store leaders and marketers, Sue is going to answer your big questions, plus she’ll offer tips and tricks for adapting and persevering in the world of social media.
ICBA Member Stores, make sure you are logged in. If you are logged in, a link to register will appear below.

Buyer2Buyer Networking Call: Technology
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
We're bringing together buyers from ICBA Member Stores for a series of “open-forum” conference calls this October. The purpose of these calls is to provide a forum for buyers to share the strategies and tactics they're using to maintain operations, adapt to the current environment, and serve customers and stakeholders.
ICBA Members must be logged in to register.

ICBA Networking Call: Point of Sale (POS) Systems
2020-10-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
This Fall's networking calls include a session on Point of Sale (POS) systems. This session gives IT leaders and store leadership a chance to discuss their current systems. Come prepared with what you love and what you wish your system could do. ICBA Members, log in to register.

Buyer2Buyer Networking Call: Supplies
2020-10-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

Buyer2Buyer Networking Call: Apparel/Gifts
2020-10-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

Marketer2Marketer Networking Discussion
2020-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
With store operations shifting due to COVID-19, there's also been some shifts in marketing and messaging. For many stores, more emphasis has been placed on selling online or via social. Connect with fellow store marketers to discuss and share strategies and tactics being used to adapt to the current environment.
Learn more about Marketer2Marketer here. Members must be logged in to register.

Forging Ahead with Data-Driven Strategies in Course Materials
2020-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | GoToWebinar
With dramatic change happening almost daily across higher education, this year’s fall rush was unlike anything we’ve seen in the past. With all of this change came new trends, new student buying behaviors, and new opportunities for store innovation. In this edition of our semi-annual Data-Driven Strategies series, our two favorite data geeks, Ryan and Jared of Verba | VitalSource, will provide important insights into trends and changing demands in the world of course materials. The data Verba collects, and has been kind enough to share with us over several years, has proven invaluable to independent stores for setting strategy and staying relevant in the midst of significant disruption.
This session will cover:

New trends emerging from the impact of Covid-related changes
Comparative trends in student purchasing behavior
Growth and performance of inclusive access models
Market share developments between new, used, rental, and digital

Understanding evolving student purchase behaviors and key trends in course material sales will allow your store to forge ahead and innovate during this time of rapid change.
ICBA Members must be logged in to register. If you are a Member of a regional association participating in the webinar, please email us at Office@ICBAinc.com for the registration link.

Buyer2Buyer Networking Call: Course Materials
2020-10-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

Store2Store Networking Call: Sales $4-$10M
2020-10-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
This month's Store2Store networking calls give ICBA store leadership a chance to discuss and share the strategies and tactics they're using to adapt to the current environment. Calls are grouped by store size. ICBA Members must log in to register.

Store2Store Networking Call: Sales $10-$20M
2020-10-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

Store2Store Networking Call: Sales Over $20M
2020-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

Store2Store Networking Call: Sales Up to $4M
2020-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom

D&H TV Webinar: Esports through a Pandemic and the Next Normal
2020-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
In our continuing series of engaging gamers on your campus, ICBA is pleased to invite you to participate in this 1-hour webinar with D&H TV. Esports continues to experience incredible growth in both participation and spectator numbers. With distant/hybrid learning continuing to isolate K-12 and higher education students across the nation, and athletic programs already postponing or cancelling for the fall 2020 season, Esports provides an alternative option that will keep students engaged both academically and competitively regardless of the environment it is played.
Please join D&H TV this Thursday for a panel discussion with industry experts as they discuss the impact COVID-19 has had (and will continue to have) on the Esports industry, overall benefits of the game, and how best to leverage this booming sporting phenomenon. Discussions include:

Key stats and overall growth trends
District/student participation amid nation-wide school closures
Professional athlete adoption during quarantine
Expectations for the 2020/2021 school year
Top-rated hardware essential for gaming domination

Questions? Reach out to us at Office@ICBAinc.com.

ICBA Vendor Trend Chat Webinar
2020-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | GoToWebinar
Tune in for insights into new products, top sellers, and upcoming trends, as well as ways our vendor partners can help you succeed. We will showcase four Vendor Partners in the apparel and gift categories: MV Sport, Spirit Products, Alternative Apparel, a division of HanesBrands, and Storm Duds Raingear.
This webinar contains commercial content presented by each vendor and is free to ICBA Member Stores.
ICBA Members, log in to the ICBA Member Dashboard and go to the "Important Info & Reminders" section to register.

ICBA Success Stories: Re-Opening Strategies & Tactics (With a Healthy Dose of Improvisation)
2020-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | GoToWebinar
ICBA is pleased to announce two upcoming panel discussion webinars featuring your peers from a diverse group of institutions and stores. Each webinar will focus on three ICBA Members who will share their experiences addressing COVID-19 challenges and obstacles including: store operating protocols, the evolution of course materials, re-capturing sales, communicating with customers, eCommerce expansion, and more. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will engage the panelists in discussion on these topics and more. ICBA Members will be able to pose questions to the featured store representatives. Following the panel discussion, ICBA will share recommendations for success that have been pulled from 25+ networking webinars with over 500 participants conducted over the last 60 days, along with retail strategies coming from outside the college store industry.

Join us for the second session on Tuesday, July 7 at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT / 12 PM MT / 11 AM PT.
Panelists include:
Julie Banks
Director, Retail Operations
University of Dayton in Dayton, OH
Enrollment: 11,000
Roger Hailstork
University Bookstore Director
Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY
Enrollment: 22,000
Alex Parra
Associate Director
University of Utah Campus Store in Salt Lake City, UT
Enrollment: 32,000
