College Stores
Four years ago, Merchandise Inc. was honored to be selected by Connect2One as their preferred provider of Health & Beauty Care, Cosmetics, and General Merchandise. Connect2One is a national co-op of over 700 independent college bookstores. One of these college stores, University of Dayton, (click here for photos of Dayton's HBC/Household/Bath/etc. departments customized by MI) even won the prestigious "2011 Retailer of the Year Award."
Three years ago, Nebraska Book Co. chose MI to be their exclusive HBC distributor for their 250 bookstores and the 1600 additional bookstores they service. MI is also the preferred vendor for 145-member ICBA. We have also applied for vendor status with New England Buying Consortium's 225 stores. Together, these stores represent 80% of the college student population.
As part of our commitment to them, Merchandise Inc. became a member of NACS (National Association of College Stores). Mi has exhibited at the NACS sponsored college store trade show, Camex since 2007.
What's a Store to DO?
The Future of college Stores
Click here for an in-depth analysis of this topic.
WHAT can MI do for YOU?
According to the 2011 Collegiate Market Watch survey, “Personal care items, such as deodorant, toothpaste, hair care and bath items were indicated by the largest percentage of students (58%) as items they plan to purchase.” Don't turn your back on 58% of your student's needs!
Allow MI to customize a program for your size college store.
Our experienced Customer Service Specialist, Mary Baird, is prepared to assist you in everything from ordering options to the selection and placement of items. Now's the time to Diversify - give your students items they need!As a MI college store, you will now have access to a complete selection of Cosmetics, Bath & Body, Household, Trial Size & More!
THE College Store MI ADVANTAGE
- Choose from over 9000 HBC, Cosmetics, Household, Trial Sizes, and more!
- Low minimum for FREE SHIPPING
- Low order quantity per item – most items can be ordered by the piece!
- Order by fax 1-877-484-2175 or email MaryB@Merchandiseinc.com or by portable ordering terminals for scanning. Please call for details.
- Shelf labels available at no charge.
- Custom planograms available to fit YOUR store!
And YOUR Personal ADVANTAGE:
- MARY BAIRD, College Store Sales/Service Specialist
Mary understands the unique nature of the College Stores and is dedicated to assisting them in the selection, ordering, displaying, of the right items for YOUR store. Call or email her today, and see what she can do for YOU!
Mary Baird
513-353-2200x122
MaryB@Merchandiseinc.com