Industry Affiliate Benefits
Industry Affiliate Benefits
As the leading expert on collegiate retailing, the National Association of College Stores offers services and resources to keep non-vendor organizations informed, connected and engaged with the campus retail industry.
Information and Trends
Information and Trends
• Subscriptions to NACS publications The
College Store
magazine and The Campus Marketplace
e-newsletter
• Up-to-date legislative and regulatory information impacting the industry
• Access to industry information and select OnCampus Research®
reports including Student Watch™ and Faculty Watch at affiliate member pricing.
Education and Resources
Education and Resources
• NACS members receive FREE access to the CAS Campus Store Standards–that describe what a store needs to do to be successful. They provide institutions with important insights into store operations and include hundreds of direct references to the relationship between the institution and the store. They can be used to assess and validate program quality, enhance store effectiveness, and enhance student learning, development, and success
• NACS University is an exclusive learning management system that provides easy access to the topics most important to your professional development.
• Webinars
providing collaborative training at discounted pricing or free
• Access to a proprietary online Buyers' Guide
with vendor and product listings for everything campus stores need for a thriving store.
• Access to The Directory of Colleges and College Stores
• Ship smarter and reduce your LTL freight costs
with TForce Freight, YRC, and many others.
• Get exceptional members-only FedEx discounts. Save 50% off FedEx Express and 30% off FedEx Ground.
Make Connections
Make Connections
• The Hub, member and affiliate-only online community to network and engage with industry peers
• Conference and event opportunities for NACS programs/services (e.g. educational programs, CAMEX, and other event registrations)
• Industry volunteer opportunities (e.g. councils, ad hoc programs, and project teams)
