Northeast Campus Stores Association upcoming events

Annual NCSA K-12 Meeting (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Loomis Chaffee School | Windsor, CT

FREE for K-12 store members! Must be logged in to register.

Non-members are welcome to attend for a small fee (which can be applied to membership for the coming year).

Join fellow K–12 school store leaders for the Annual NCSA K–12 Meeting, a full-day, in-person event designed to connect, collaborate, and share ideas in a supportive and engaging environment. Hosted by Raina Cox at the Alexander Bookstore on the Loomis Chaffee School campus, this annual gathering provides a valuable opportunity to step away from day-to-day operations and engage with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.

The day will include a sponsor presentation, interactive group discussions, a campus store tour, and dedicated time for sharing product ideas, best sellers, and new initiatives. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples or photos for a “show and share” session, making this a highly practical and idea-driven experience.

Whether you’re looking for fresh product inspiration, operational insights, or simply the opportunity to connect with other K–12 store professionals, this meeting offers a collaborative space to learn, contribute, and build lasting connections within the NCSA community.

Lunch will be provided, and there is no cost to attend for NCSA members. Notes from the meeting will be shared on the website following the event.

Location Details

Host:

Raina Cox

Bookstore Manager

Alexander Bookstore

Loomis Chaffee School

4 Batchelder Road

Windsor, CT 06095

Map of the Loomis campus - parking areas are indicated with pathways to the bookstore in the Scanlan Center.

See planned schedule.

CAMPUS STORE CONNECT: Value-Priced Merchandise and Vendor Strategies (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Value-Priced Merchandise and Vendor Strategies

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM EST | Virtual via Zoom

FREE for store members! You must be logged in to register.

Offering affordable merchandise continues to be an important priority for many campus stores, particularly as students and families become increasingly price conscious. At the same time, finding reliable vendors, maintaining product quality, and protecting margin can present ongoing challenges — especially within lower price-point categories.

Join fellow NCSA members for a collaborative discussion focused on sourcing, merchandising, and managing value-priced products in campus retail. Together, we’ll explore vendor experiences, successful product categories, pricing strategies, assortment balance, and approaches to meeting customer expectations while maintaining operational and financial sustainability.

This session is designed as an open exchange of ideas and experiences, guided by participant questions and shared examples. Members will discuss which vendors and products have performed well, challenges they’ve encountered, and strategies for building strong value assortments without sacrificing perceived quality or campus brand standards.

Connect with colleagues from stores of all sizes to share approaches, gain insight, and exchange practical ideas for offering affordable merchandise that resonates with students and families.

Format: Interactive round-table discussion and idea sharing — participation is encouraged.

Who Should Attend: Directors, buyers, merchandise managers, operations staff, and anyone involved in product sourcing, assortment planning, pricing, or vendor management.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Summer Product Showcase I (7 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Summer Product Showcase I

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | 10:00AM EST | Virtual via Zoom

FREE for store members! You must be logged in to register.

Vendor Member Spotlight sessions are designed to give NCSA campus store members a quick and engaging look at products, programs, and opportunities from participating vendor partners. This virtual session will feature a series of brief vendor presentations highlighting new products, trending collections, seasonal opportunities, best sellers, promotions, and other updates relevant to campus retail.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from participating vendors, ask questions, and discover new products, programs, and opportunities in a fast-paced format designed specifically for campus store professionals.

A tentative session agenda is included below to help attendees understand the session structure and presentation timing. Please note that the agenda and participating vendors are subject to change.

This session will include presentations from the following vendor partners:

Blue84/Zephyr Headwear
Little Dog Sales
HipSwan Socks
TRT Classics

View Agenda

Agenda subject to change.

Format: Virtual vendor showcase featuring brief presentations from participating vendor partners, followed by attendee questions and member discussion.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Summer Product Showcase II (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Summer Product Showcase II

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:00AM EST | Virtual via Zoom

FREE for store members! You must be logged in to register.

A tentative session agenda is included below to help attendees understand the session structure and presentation timing. Please note that the agenda and participating vendors are subject to change.

This session will include presentations from the following vendor partners:

Unrivaled Teamwear
L2 Brands
Storymatic Studios
TRM Sales

View Agenda

Agenda subject to change.

Format: Virtual vendor showcase featuring brief presentations from participating vendor partners, followed by attendee questions and member discussion.

SHOW & SHARE: Products That Worked (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Product Success Stories

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 10:30 AM EST | Virtual via Zoom

FREE for store members! You must be logged in to register.

Every campus store has that product, collection, category, or unexpected item that exceeded expectations. Whether it was a top-selling new release, a surprising trend, a strong-margin item, or a product that generated excitement and engagement, there is tremendous value in learning from what has worked for peers across the industry.

Inspired by member feedback and one of the most popular interactive sessions at the NCSA Fall Conference, Show & Share is a new member-driven virtual series focused on sharing practical ideas, real-world successes, and inspiration from campus stores across the region. This inaugural session, Product Success Stories, will spotlight products that have delivered strong results, generated customer excitement, or exceeded expectations in campus retail environments.

Participants are encouraged to bring product samples, photos, screenshots, sales insights, or other examples to help tell the story behind their success. From apparel and gifts to technology, supplies, food, and unexpected best sellers, all product categories are welcome.

This session is designed as a highly interactive exchange of ideas and experiences. Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase products, discuss what contributed to their success, ask questions, discover new merchandise opportunities, and walk away with practical ideas they can apply in their own stores.

Format: Member-led show-and-share session featuring participant examples, product showcases, discussion, and idea exchange. Participation is encouraged but not required.

Northeast Campus Stores Association upcoming events

Annual NCSA K-12 Meeting (16 Jun 2026)

Annual NCSA K-12 Meeting

CAMPUS STORE CONNECT: Value-Priced Merchandise and Vendor Strategies (30 Jun 2026)

Campus Store Connect

Value-Priced Merchandise and Vendor Strategies

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Summer Product Showcase I (7 Jul 2026)

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Summer Product Showcase I

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Summer Product Showcase II (14 Jul 2026)

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Summer Product Showcase II

SHOW & SHARE: Products That Worked (29 Jul 2026)

SHOW & SHARE

Product Success Stories