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
• 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.
• NACS members receive FREE access to the CAS Campus Store Standards
as a member benefit. These industry-specific standards offer meaningful metrics that aid store leaders in educating and sharing important information with leadership.
• NACS University
is an exclusive learning management system that provides easy access to the topics most important to your professional development.
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)
