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NACS Announces New Officers and Trustees
NACS Announces New Officers and Trustees
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NACS Student Watch Report: Course Materials Spending at Historic Lows, Students Want More Support for AI, High Satisfaction for Access Programs
Contact: publicrelations@nacs.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OBERLIN, OHIO (July 20, 2026)— College students reported spending slightly below last year on their course materials during the 2025-26 academic year, according to the Student Watch™: Attitudes and Behaviors toward Course…
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What Students Want
by Dan Angelo Every vendor at the CAMEX26 tradeshow traveled to Phoenix, AZ, with plans to work with as many of the NACS member stores in attendance as possible. At the same time, they understood the real customers were the students back home on each campus. NACS addressed that…
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Keeping an Eye on Store Touchpoints
by Dan Angelo Barbara Khozam was pretty busy during CAMEX26 in Phoenix, AZ. The founder of Barbara Khozam Speaking and Consulting took part in the tour of the Lope Shops on the Grand Canyon University campus, walked the tradeshow floor, scanned badges for the CAMEX Celebration,…
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Bringing the Best Out of Your Team
by Dan Angelo Good leaders find ways to bring the best out of their teams. Motivating the team with money is one way to do it, but setting clear expectations and sharing feedback are actually more important, according to Barbara Khozam. Khozam, an internationally recognized…
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Insiders Share What’s Selling on Campus
by Dan Angelo Snoopy gear, just about any plushie, and itty-bitty shorts are flying off the shelves in college stores these days. Neato!, Smiskis, and plastic squishy food stuff are also doing well, according to information from the “Merch Mixer: Ideas, Insights, and…
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Embracing AI Empowers Campus Store Leaders
by Dan Angelo Artificial intelligence has become a much-talked-about topic, and much of that attention is focused on potential concerns. Some college store professionals are finding something much different. For instance, campus stores are using AI to help students manage their…
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The Perfect Time to Launch EA
by Dan Angelo While there isn’t a “perfect time” to launch a course-materials delivery program such as equitable access, the sooner the better is probably the best way for the campus store to look at it. In fact, getting started as soon as possible is exactly the best time,…
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Emotional Intelligence Starts with Self-Awareness
by Dan Angelo Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage emotions effectively to navigate social situations and achieve goals. Rich Bracken showed that caring for oneself is where it begins. Bracken, an award-winning keynote speaker, thought leader, and…
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Separating the Zings from the Clunks
by Dan Angelo Zings are those little moments during the day that bring a smile to your face, while clunks are just the opposite. Life is full of zings and clunks. That was the message Tami Evans, keynote speaker, performance strategist, author, and actress, delivered during her…
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NIL Doesn't Need to be a Strange, New World
by Dan Angelo There are some things the campus store should know about name, image, and likeness. For instance, paying for the name or likeness of athletes to promote a product started in the 1920s. And despite the hype, reports of million-dollar deals for college athletes are…
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Putting the Foundation First
Raising money for an organization is difficult. A few NACS Foundation members have found some unique ways to bring in donations.
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Moving Forward as Leaders
by Dan Angelo Store leadership was the focus of the education session “From Course Materials to Campus Strategy: What It Means to Be a Store Leader in 2026” at CAMEX in Phoenix, AZ. The presenters focused on two aspects of leadership., Corsicana, TX, talked about how her style…
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The State of NACS at CAMEX26
NACS CEO Ed Schlichenmayer opens CAMEX26 sharing news about the state of NACS.
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NACS Foundation Launches Mentorship Program
At CAMEX26 the NACS Foundation held its normal fund-raising activity, announced a new initiative, and presented the Brian Cartier Distinguished Service Award.
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NACS Faculty Watch Report: Digital Eclipses Print in Most Widely Used Course Material Format by Faculty, More Faculty Using OER and Support Access Programs, While Faculty are Skeptical About AI
Contact: publicrelations@nacs.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OBERLIN, OHIO (February 23, 2026)— Print is no longer the most widely used course material format by faculty. According to the Faculty Watch™: 2025 Report, the National Association of College Stores’ (NACS) annual survey of…
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How Emotional Intelligence Strengthens Leadership in College Stores
For college bookstore leaders, EQ isn’t theoretical. It’s practical, visible, and impactful. Here are four ways emotional intelligence directly improves leadership.
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National Association of College Stores Applauds President Trump’s Endorsement of the Credit Card Competition Act
The National Association of College Stores (NACS) today expressed its appreciation to President Donald J. Trump.
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University Co-op
The University Co-op at The University of Texas at Austin discusses its renovation project.
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U of T Bookstore-St. George
The University of Toronto describes the renovation of its U of T Bookstore-St. George.