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Exciting news from the University of Montana! Nike’s N7 program is celebrating Indigenous culture with a stunning logo designed by Native alumna Kaylene Big Knife. This collaboration showcases the creativity and talent within the UM community while honoring Indigenous heritage and campus identity. The design is part of Nike's ongoing commitment to fostering meaningful community engagement and amplifying Indigenous voices. This partnership is a powerful example of how creativity and culture come together to make an impact. Read more about this incredible collaboration and its impact: https://hubs.ly/Q02_XH010. Ken Pegram l Tim Wiese l Klent Palmer

Have you spotted Refried Apparel’s “upcycled merchandise collection” in your campus store? The collection features one-of-a-kind garments made from excess goods, designed to help reduce waste and drive sustainable retail practices. Arizona State University (ASU) was the first Follett-supported store to launch this initiative earlier this year, and the results were inspiring: over 400 pounds of clothing were diverted from landfills and transformed into fresh, sustainable fashion. Building on the success of our partnership with Refried, this exclusive collection is now available in dozens of campus stores. See a clip from the ABC15 News story on ASU and Refried Apparel below –or watch the full feature: https://hubs.ly/Q02_qw-Y0 Alex Nguyen | Lori Smith | Carrie Majewski | Jacqui Guy | Traci Gambino Deana Newcombe | Will Crawford

Over the past three months, campuses in the Follett family—Florida State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Vanderbilt University, Villanova University, Boston College, Wake Forest University, University of Houston, and Spelman College—celebrated lululemon with in-store events that brought energy and excitement to their students. While many stores were already home to this beloved brand, we were thrilled to officially launch lululemon at Houston, Nebraska, and Spelman for the first time. • At Vanderbilt, students and fans loved discovering the lululemon collection, with in-store displays that captured campus pride. • A seamless blend of style and performance apparel had students buzzing about the latest drops at Wake Forest. • The excitement was contagious during our showcase at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Thank you to Lonna Henrichs and the licensing team for making it a standout event! Thanks to everyone who helped bring these events to life!

We loved seeing how the University of Florida 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 delivered an unforgettable fan experience during last Saturday’s game day! Gator pride was on full display. •𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵: Top Hat Gator featured a fully customized design--right down to the tags! •𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲: Pop-Up shops and in-store displays offered a carefully selected assortment of gear, from polos to exclusive club seat items. •𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: Exceptional customer service helped fans find what they needed to celebrate. All of this teamwork and effort resulted in a 𝟮𝟬𝟬% 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 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