The College Store Magazine   Download 2008 Media Kit (PDF | 1.71 MB)

The College Store magazine is the official publication of NACS, and is the leading trade magazine for higher education retailers.

Each issue explores timely and relevant topics of interest to collegiate retailers, shares ideas from other college store professionals, keeps members abreast of association events, expands readers' managerial skills, and encourages professional growth.

The College Store strives to maintain the highest level of integrity and objectivity in its editorial coverage. The College Store magazine does not engage in the promotion or advancement of any one specific industry vendor over another, nor does it unduly promote the association's products and services beyond the scope of general newsworthiness.

Topics include issues surrounding:
  • Textbooks and course materials
  • Customer service
  • Merchandising
  • Marketing
  • Store operations issues
  • Competition
  • Ideas on various merchandise categories
Readers are primarily bookstore managers, directors, or buyers working at either institutional, contract managed, or private stores. Other readers are NACS associate members, who supply educational materials and other merchandise to these stores.

The College Store magazine is published six times a year: January/February; March/April; May/June; July/August; September/October; and November/December. The College Store editorial and advertising offices are located at NACS headquarters in Oberlin, OH.

Distribution
At least one copy of The College Store magazine reaches every college or university store in the U.S., whether or not they are members of NACS.

Every college store that is a member of NACS is eligible for one free copy for each $100 paid in dues.

For example, if your store pays $600 annually in dues, you would be entitled to six complimentary copies of each issue of The College Store (additional copies can also be had at the annual member subscription price of $66 U.S.; $78 for non-members).

Associate members (vendors) and non-member college stores each receive one free subscription.

To claim copies of The College Store to which your store is entitled, or to purchase a subscription, contact the NACS Membership Department at membership@nacs.org.

Contact Information
The College Store
c/o National Association of College Stores
500 E. Lorain St.
Oberlin, OH 44074

Phone: (440) 775-7777
Toll-free: (800) 622-7498
Fax: (440) 775-4769

Editor: Keith Galestock, kgalestock@nacs.org
Assistant Editor: Michael von Glahn, mvonglahn@nacs.org
For general inquiries: thecollegestore@nacs.org
Advertising: advertising@nacs.org

Sample Copies
Freelance writers may request a copy of The College Store's editorial calendar from the assistant editor, Michael von Glahn, at ext. 2304, or e-mail mvonglahn@nacs.org.

Advertising agencies may request a copy from the NACS advertising department by contacting advertising@nacs.org.

Links
Subscription Information: membership@nacs.org
Past issues of The College Store 
Submitting items to The College Store
Freelance and member writing guidelines
Magazine readership statistics (PDF)