Barnes & Noble College has entered into a partnership agreement with Syracuse University to manage all course materials, retail and e-commerce operations for the university's campus store. Prior to the new partnership, the campus store and in-venue athletics retail were operated by the university. The transition is happening now.
"We are excited to welcome Barnes & Noble College to Syracuse University and look forward to our partnership," said John Papazoglou, senior v-p and COO for the university. "Their expertise will be invaluable as the University continues to focus on delivering affordable, accessible course materials to its students and making sure they have what they need to excel in the classroom."
B&N Education CEO Jonathan Shar said the company "will transform the campus store into a destination that delivers best-in-class omni-channel retail experiences and provide course material solutions that underscore our commitment to removing barriers to access, improving affordability and enhancing student academic outcomes."