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We loved seeing how the University of Florida ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? delivered an unforgettable fan experience during last Saturday’s game day! Gator pride was on full display. ??????? ???????????????????? ????????????: Top Hat Gator featured a fully customized design--right down to the tags! ??????????????? ??????????????????????: Pop-Up shops and in-store displays offered a carefully selected assortment of gear, from polos to exclusive club seat items. ?????????-?????????? ??????????????: Exceptional customer service helped fans find what they needed to celebrate. All of this teamwork and effort resulted in a ??????% ???????????????? ???? ?????????? ???? ???????? ??????????????????. Congrats to everyone involved for making this game day a huge success! Paige Snider l Joshua Pulver l Robert Blake l Sonny Ostrander l @savannaclark

Love it when collaborations like this can bring together Follett Higher Education, Dyehard Fan Supply, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and our Tar Heel Athletes. #GDTBATH on Franklin St.

Last week, we were honored to join the Indiana University Indianapolis community in a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of the new campus store. This event was not only a celebration of the new space but also a tribute to IU Indianapolis’s exciting rebrand, capturing the vision and vibrant identity of the Jaguar community. “It’s our privilege to invest in the success of every Jaguar on their academic journey,” said Follett’s Group Vice President, Shawn Hummell, during the event. “This new store is an extension of the IU brand, tailored to connect and empower students, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging as they embark on this bold new era.” We’re grateful for the warm welcome from the Indiana University community and thrilled to be part of this new chapter. Photo Credit: IU Indianapolis, Liz Kaye, Photographer Stephen Bone l Shawn Hummell l Schanelle Mccall

?? Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Hog Heaven Team Store in Downtown Fayetteville! ?? We’re thrilled to open our doors at this exciting new location, nestled in the vibrant Dickson Street area of Fayetteville. Our partnership with Dyehard by Follett has transformed the University of Arkansas’ fan retail experience, and last week’s grand opening brought incredible energy to the community. Highlights included: ? Meet-and-greet with Razorback stars Will McEntire and Christian Foutch, with special giveaways ? A truly immersive shopping experience with best-in-class brands like Nike, Peter Millar, and Beyond Yoga ? Customized NIL products and local vendor merchandise, offering fans a unique, community-centered selection We’re honored to provide Razorback fans with an innovative new space to celebrate their passion. Here’s to building more memories and supporting our community together! ???? #HogHeaven #RazorbackFans #UniversityOfArkansas #NewStore #Fayetteville Deana Newcombe | Kyle Cha | Elise Carlson | Rich Salata | Todd Patton

We're still reflecting on the incredible conversations and sessions at last week's #NACAS C3X! Thank you to our store partners who stopped by the booth to say hello. In particular, we loved hearing: ?? The great discussion at the Canada Lab Breakfast about the future of Canadian campus stores. ?? Best practices and success stories from leaders at University of Houston, Baylor University, and University of Miami during Follett's moderated panel: "Maximizing Campus Store Impact and Supporting the Whole Student." ?? The data-rich insights from "Equitable Futures: Sustainable Course Material Models," a session featuring University of the Incarnate Word, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Mike Moore, Ed.D., and our own Will Crawford! Thanks to NACAS for the opportunity to connect with future-forward higher ed movers and shakers! Bill Long | Sonny Ostrander | Amy Turpin | Ann Barlow | Mike McEneany | Kevin Renshaw | Chad Saunders | Daniel Green | Kathleen Hayes | Julie Beaudette | Will Crawford | Ana Alvarez, CPA, CASP | Jason Cook | Deborah Huebler, MPA, CASP

Halloween is here! ?? Thanks to a new partnership with Party City this October, students at select campus bookstores--including Florida State University, Indiana University Bloomington, and University of Iowa--browsed and shopped from a wide array of Halloween costumes and accessory collections. Stores offered a 48-foot-display of costumes and Halloween-themed products, giving students the chance to purchase everything they need to celebrate Spooky Season, right on campus. A new one-stop-shop for their Halloween needs! Thanks to the campus partners who celebrated the Party City pop-ups and spread the word! Angela Moses, MBA, CAPM | Traci Gambino | Shawn Hummell | Sonny Ostrander | Danita Kirkegaard | Mary Baker | Tricia Tripas

Campus store leaders and managers are the heartbeat of our stores, bringing passion, enthusiasm, and a customer-centric approach to every part of the collegiate retail experience. We’re thrilled to celebrate one of our stand out team members, Richard Hebert at the University of Bridgeport, who recently received an honorary award for his dedication to the UB community. “Richard embodies Follett’s values of Customer Service daily," said Follett’s Melissa Bracero ??. “His commitment as UB’s Campus Store Manager is appreciated beyond words, marking him as a legacy leader.” Watch a short video to see Richard’s contributions! Thank you to Richard, the University of Bridgeport community, and to all our team members going above and beyond to serve our campus partners. Video Credit: University of Bridgeport

We are pleased to announce that Leann Fowler has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Follett Higher Education. In this newly-created role, Fowler will lead all aspects of Follett’s marketing strategy, focused on enhancing the customer experience, driving engagement and excitement across both B2B and B2C channels, and delivering differentiated marketing that strengthens the campus connection between students, faculty, alumni, and fans. “This is an exciting time for Follett,” said Fowler. “We’re creating personalized experiences that truly resonate with students, fans, and campus communities, both in-store and online. I’m looking forward to continuing to support Follett’s evolution as we realize our mission to inspire, enable, and celebrate the academic journey.” Read the full press release here! https://hubs.ly/Q02VJRrt0

How do campus stores deliver exceptional student-centric services that support the needs of their community? Join us on Thursday, October 24 at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT for a special webinar in partnership with CACUBO on creating best-in-class campus retail experiences. Hear Valerie Gill at Indiana University and Follett's Mike McEneany discuss how IU delighted their community with a full-scale campus store transformation and worked collaboratively with the store to deliver over 100 activations and engagements. Register here! https://hubs.ly/Q02TGbnt0