{"id":4225,"date":"2017-02-02T15:09:34","date_gmt":"2017-02-02T21:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/?p=4225"},"modified":"2020-06-30T09:26:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-30T14:26:09","slug":"bookstore-becomes-m-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/bookstore-becomes-m-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Bookstore Becomes ‘The M Store’"},"content":{"rendered":"

The concept of a campus bookstore is coming of age \u2013 the digital age, that is \u2013 and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s bookstore is leading the way.<\/p>\n

To better reflect the entirety of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ experience supported by its merchandise and services, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s \u201cUniversity Bookstore\u201d has been renamed The M Store<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve expanded our products and services to reflect Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s commitment to our Digital World initiative, and to address significant changes in the textbook industry\u2014most obviously, the digital format of books,\u201d says Laura Stevens, director of auxiliary services. \u201cThe M Store will continue to expand as we strive to meet a broad spectrum of needs across academics, technology and University tradition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Campus patrons will still find their favorite Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ merchandise, supplies and food in the store, Stevens says, but going forward, the focus will be on building a strong online store, along with mobile cashiering and promotions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe University logo is such a strong brand statement, it\u2019s fitting the name of the store reflects the image of the University,\u201d Stevens says. \u201cThe M Store name sums up everything we want to accomplish. We try to anticipate the items and services that people may need while on campus and meet those needs in a robust and timely way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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