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• Campus Store Connect: Campus Store 101

  • When
    10 Feb 2026
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)

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  Campus Store Connect:

  Campus Store 101

  Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM EST | Virtual via Zoom

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

  Campus retail has its own language, rhythms, and considerations that can differ from traditional retail environments. Join fellow NCSA members for a collaborative discussion designed to help build shared understanding around the unique aspects of campus stores — from common terminology and planning cycles to how different functions and systems fit together.

  This session will feature 3–5 experienced campus store leaders serving as Peer Mentors, who will share context, insights, and lessons learned from their own experiences. The conversation will be guided by participant questions and topics, with an emphasis on clarity, perspective, and peer-to-peer learning.

  Connect with colleagues from stores of all sizes, gain helpful context around how campus retail operates, and leave with a stronger framework for navigating conversations, planning, and decision-making within the campus store environment.

  Format: Guided round-table discussion and open Q&A — participation is encouraged.

  Who Should Attend: Newer campus store employees, staff transitioning into new roles, or anyone interested in deepening their understanding of campus retail-specific concepts, terminology, and planning considerations.

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• Campus Store Connect: Additional Revenue Streams & Growth Opportunities

  • When
    17 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)

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  Campus Store Connect:

  Additional Revenue Streams & Growth Opportunities

  Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST | Virtual via Zoom

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

  Join fellow NCSA members for a collaborative, round-table discussion focused on additional revenue streams and growth opportunities for campus stores. This session is designed as an open exchange of ideas and experiences around how stores are diversifying revenue beyond traditional product sales.

  Participants are encouraged to come prepared to share examples of what’s worked at their store, initiatives they’re hoping to try, or ideas they’ve heard about and are curious to explore. Topics may include services, partnerships, pop-ups, events, alternative sales channels, and other creative approaches to growth — as well as honest conversation about what hasn’t been worth the effort.

  Connect with colleagues from both large and small stores to swap ideas, gain inspiration, and learn how others are thinking about sustainable growth within the campus retail environment.

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

  Who Should Attend: All NCSA store members — directors, managers, buyers, operations, marketing, and anyone interested in exploring new ways to drive revenue and growth.

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• Campus Store Connect: Systems, Software, & Tools

  • When
    10 Mar 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)

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  Campus Store Connect:

  Systems, Software, & Tools

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

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

  Campus stores rely on a wide range of systems and tools to support operations, communication, and decision-making, and those tools can look very different from campus to campus. Join fellow NCSA members for a collaborative discussion focused on the systems, software, and tools used across campus retail, and how they support different functions within the store.

  This session is designed as an open exchange of experiences and perspectives, guided by participant questions and topics. Members will share what tools they use, how systems work together, and what has been helpful or challenging when navigating technology within the campus retail environment.

  Connect with colleagues from stores of all sizes to compare approaches, gain insight into how others use technology to support their work, and build shared understanding around the role systems and tools play in campus retail.

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

  Who Should Attend: All NCSA store members — directors, managers, buyers, operations, marketing, e-commerce, and anyone involved in selecting, using, or managing systems and tools in campus retail.

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• Campus Store Connect: Visibility, Awareness, & Campus Presence

  • When
    24 Mar 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)

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  Campus Store Connect:

  Visibility, Awareness, & Campus Presence

  Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST | Virtual via Zoom

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

  Maintaining visibility and relevance on campus requires more than promotions or product launches. Join fellow NCSA members for a collaborative discussion focused on how campus stores build awareness and maintain a strong presence within their campus communities throughout the academic year.

  This session is designed as an open exchange of ideas and experiences, guided by participant questions and shared examples. Members will discuss ways they stay visible and connected through events, partnerships, communication strategies, and involvement in campus life — beyond direct sales or revenue-driven efforts.

  Connect with colleagues from stores of all sizes to share approaches, gain inspiration, and explore how campus stores can strengthen their role and presence across campus.

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

  Who Should Attend: All NCSA store members — directors, managers, marketing, merchandising, operations, and anyone involved in outreach, engagement, or building campus connections.

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• From Ideas to Impact: What’s Hot & Trending in Campus Retail

  • When
    31 Mar 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)

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  From Ideas to Impact: What’s Hot & Trending in Campus Retail

  Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM EST | Virtual via Zoom

  Presented By: Robb Faust, Director, Learning & Program Development, NACS

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

  Join your colleagues for an energizing dive into the latest trends shaping collegiate retail. This session will unpack fresh ideas, bestselling products, and shifting consumer behaviors based on key data results from OnCampus Research’s student panels as well as trends still popular in campus stores. Plus, expect student data insights curated specifically for the NCSA region! 

  Format: Educational webinar featuring a presenter-led session with insights, examples, and data-driven takeaways, followed by time for questions.

  Who Should Attend: Campus store directors, buyers, merchandising, marketing, and leadership teams interested in understanding current retail trends, bestselling categories, and student-driven insights shaping campus retail.

  About the Presenter:

  Early in his career, Robb worked in a mom-n-pop shop and immediately knew the retail space was for him. In college and beyond, he gained over seventeen years of invaluable experience at the campus store as student worker (3), textbook manager (3), and store director (11). Since then, he has worked and developed skills in direct-to-consumer marketing, events, brand management, and business development. Robb is grateful for the opportunity to now use his experiences and creativity to serve the collegiate retail industry through NACS Education: presenting sessions, providing learning support, and pushing for IMPACT: Intentionality. Movement. Passion. Artistry. Communication. Trust.

  Robb brings joy to the topics he presents and does so with a unique approach. You will get practical insights to support your work - and you might even giggle a little too. We could all do with a little more smiles in life, right?

  Robb is an ambivert, which means he gets a lot of energy from hanging out with people and he appreciates the space to be alone. He enjoys daily walks, playing piano, listening to loud music, completing difficult 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles, and seventy-degree days in the shade.

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