Emerging technologies, evolving institutional strategic plans, shifting customer preferences, and increasing competition are reshaping the college store industry. ICBA offers education and resources to help independent college stores adapt and meet challenges head on. Topics include Course Materials, General Merchandise, eCommerce, Marketing, Systems, Strategy, Leadership, Inventory Management, DEI, and more!
Explore our learning opportunities and resources below.
NEW (3/25): Visual Merchandising Resources!
Here are new resources specifically to help ICBA Members with visual merchandising. Based on conversations with Members and the sold out 2025 ICBA Visual Merchandising Institute (VMI) held in Chicago (historically popular), we know there is great interest in VM and for how Store Members can enhance this area of their operations. MEMBERS: When logged in, you’ll see the download links for these documents, and you can also find them in your Member Dashboard!
Visual Merchandising Glossary with Images
Tracy’s Tips: 8 Visual Merchandising Ideas to Keep You Grounded
DIY Folding Board for Visual Merchandising
Hoodie Folding Reference Guide
Fixture Capacity Planning Worksheet
Visual Merchandising Resources List
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Webinars
Access to ICBA Webinars is for ICBA Members only, and recordings are password protected on our Vimeo page. Current ICBA Members who are logged in will be able to view the videos. If you are a current Member and you are having trouble logging in, please email us at Office@ICBAinc.com.
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ICBA Institutes
- In-person
ICBA Institutes are held just prior to the annual ICBA Conference and at the same site, allowing for extra education opportunities across a range of new and recurring topics. These topics are presented every few years:- The ICBA General Merchandise Buyers Institute (GMBI)
- The ICBA Visual Merchandising Institute
- The ICBA Course Materia Institute
Online
Online Institutes, consisting of multiple webinar sessions can be held in spring or fall and can cover a different/more broad range of topics. Previous Online Institutes include:- Building a People-focused Workplace - A 4-part series including: Personalities & Workplace Styles, Change & Conflict, Developing People, and a panel on Culture-rich Environments
VOICE Resource Library
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