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BNC is excited for the start of the fall term and to kick off the school year with our partner campuses across the country. Our local teams have been busy preparing stores and are eager to introduce innovative new products, services, and experiences to support the entire campus community. Check out what's new and notable. #BackToSchool #RetailReimagined #HigherEdRetail

We're serving up Garrett's Carmel Corn Frappes and talking about innovation in collegiate retail this morning at NACUBO in Chicago. Stop by booth #805 to find out what's new for back-to-school this fall in retail, academic solutions and equitable access, plus store operations. Jonathan Shar, Marc Eckhart, Lisa Campbell Crowe, Brian Stark, and Bobby Hamous have a lot of exciting things to share!

We’re excited to introduce College Comfort, a new, innovative collection of college living essentials! It offers students a convenient way to elevate living spaces—on- and off-campus—to support their academic journey.   The stylish products (and bundles) for storage and organization, bedding, bath, well-being and damage-free room décor are available online through all BNC campus store websites and in select stores.   With offerings like this, we reaffirm our commitment to listening to students, meeting their evolving needs, and making the campus store even more relevant and impactful. #CollegeLiving #HigherEducation

The Barnes & Noble College team including Jonathan Shar, Bobby Hamous, Lisa Campbell Crowe, Brian Stark, and Marc Eckhart is ready to talk store innovation at NACUBO this weekend.   Starting on Sunday, stop by Booth #805 for an immersive campus store experience—   • Get a sneak peek of new merchandising strategies for Back to School • Keep cool with frozen beverages from 11:45 - 2:15pm on Sunday at the booth • We'll have info on fresh collaborations and on-trend emblematic merch • Check out the newest data on equitable access and student success See you there!

Listen in as Celeste Risimini-Johnson, our Chief Merchandise & Operations Officer, talks with Club Colors about how the Barnes & Noble College team drives the consumer experience by starting with a mission, connecting with the consumer, and innovating. The full conversation can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g5rXKeqG #RetailReimagined #StudentSuccess #CollegeRetail

“It made my transition so much easier and took pressure off me. And it saved me money.” Louisiana Tech University students agree - the First Day Complete branded Bulldog Bundle is convenient and it saves them money. Students participating in the equitable access program saved $2.5 million collectively during the 2023-2024 school year, paying 48% less than the retail prices of their required materials. They also praised the program's simplicity and how it sets them up for success. Learn more about how First Day Complete is helping students at Louisiana Tech. #EquitableAccess #FirstDayComplete #StudentSuccess

Our team including Rob Heller and Amy Randolph will be at NACAS East CX in Virginia Beach next week. Set up some time meet or stop by booth #4 to discuss how we can help you reach your highest priority goals.    Be sure to catch the session "From Shelves to Screens: Reinventing The Penn State Schuylkill Bookstore" with BNC's Cathy Pacheco on Monday, June 17 at 2:30pm.    See you there!

The NACAS West CX Business Partner Showcase might be over but there's still an opportunity to catch up with our team if you are in Sonoma, CA. Take part in the campus tour of Sonoma State University to check out their BNC-operated bookstore this morning. And thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to say hello to Aaron Beckmann and Lori Schmit yesterday! We're always happy to talk about how we can support your highest priority goals. #NACASWest

The NACAS West regional conference is almost here! We have three great ways to connect with our team:   - Schedule a meeting with Aaron Beckmann or Lori Schmit, or stop by our booth during the trade show. - Attend the speaking session: "Equitable Access: From Concept to Reality - Strategies" with our Director of Stores, Lori Schmidt, on Sunday, June 9, 2:45pm to 4:30pm. This session will cover the essential elements of implementing and managing successful equitable access programs. - Join the campus tour at Sonoma State University as a part of the NACAS West Campus Tour on Tuesday, June 11, from 2:45-4:15pm See you there!   #NACASWest