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.
