Basking Ridge, N.J. — Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., a leading solutions provider for the education industry, has signed a wave of new campus store partnerships with colleges and universities across the country. These institutions, representing a mix of 2- and 4-year public and private schools, have selected Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to operate their campus stores ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year, with over 20 campus stores scheduled to open from February through August this year. This total is more than double the number added during the same period in each of the prior 2 years.
BNC is redefining the collegiate retail experience through a powerful partnership model that helps institutions ignite change and reach new levels of success. From tech-enabled course material delivery to dynamic retail experiences, BNC fosters innovation, elevates the campus experience, and drives sustainable growth.
BNC’s unique and differentiated capabilities enable it to deliver more relevant and customized support to our partners through:
• Unmatched Access to Affordable Course Materials: the industry’s largest selection of print and digital formats, delivered seamlessly through traditional and affordable access models.
• Unmatched Omnichannel Retail Experiences: innovative store design, curated merchandise, exclusive school-branded collections and collaborations and an elevated online experience.
• Innovative Technology: designed to support both students and faculty throughout the academic journey, including seamless course material delivery, Bookshelf e-reader, CoachMe study tool, faculty Adoption & Insights portal (AIP) and more.
• Best-in-Class Service Model: featuring dedicated on-campus management and tailored campus engagement strategies and service, as well as local decision-making.
“Our highly differentiated solutions are delivering real value to institutions nationwide,” says Jonathan Shar, chief executive officer, Barnes & Noble Education. “From affordability and access to deeper engagement and measurable outcomes, we’re delivering results that matter to schools, students, alumni, fans and faculty. We’re proud to welcome these new partners and look forward to helping them elevate the customer experience and achieve their highest priority goals.”
The mix of public and private colleges and universities spans 17 states and includes both former self-operated stores and those transitioning from other vendors — all choosing BNC for its ability to deliver innovation and operational excellence. Notable new partners include Villanova University, Georgia Southern University, Oral Roberts University, the Colorado Community College System, UNC Pembroke, Xavier University, the University of Denver and more.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is a leading solutions provider for the education industry, driving affordability, access and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide and ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Through its family of brands, BNED offers campus retail services and academic solutions, wholesale capabilities and more. For more information, visit www.bned.com and www.bncollege.com.
SOURCE: Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.