Follett Higher Education Expands Campus Footprint with New Academic and Retail Partnerships
Top-ranked colleges and universities across North America turn to Follett for best-in-class campus store solutions and industry-leading technology
WESTCHESTER, IL, May 30, 2025 — Follett Higher Education continues to solidify its reputation as the nation’s top campus retail partner, announcing a wave of new campus partnerships heading into the upcoming academic year.
“Colleges across North America are looking for more than a vendor, they’re seeking a true partner that understands what makes their campus unique and can help bring new solutions and strategies to bear that excite and delight,” said Emmanuel Kolady, CEO of Follett Higher Education. “We’re honored to help our partners bring their brands to life through in-demand merchandise offerings, engaging store environments, and cutting-edge learning and technology solutions specifically engineered to anticipate and meet the needs of students and the broader campus community.”
This year, 100 colleges and universities have either forged new partnerships or chosen to renew their ongoing relationship with Follett Higher Education. These include Johns Hopkins University, Howard University, University of Detroit Mercy, University of Chicago, University of Rhode Island, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, Brock University, and Dartmouth University Athletics, among others, who join more than 1,000 colleges and universities across North America in partnering with Follett to enhance campus store operations and embrace innovative learning solutions that inspire, enable, and celebrate the academic journey.
Follett Higher Education is committed to shaping the future with transformative collegiate retail experiences, seamless technology solutions, and impactful programs that ensure students get affordable, convenient access to course materials. The company’s approach is grounded in customization, with every campus store designed to reflect the personality of the academic and athletic community it serves. From thoughtfully curated merchandise offerings to dynamic store layouts and engaging spaces that foster community on campus, Follett works closely with its campus partners to curate a retail experience that is a seamless extension of the campus brand.
Throughout its 150-year history, Follett has built a reputation as the preferred partner of colleges and universities across North America. The company has embraced new and innovative solutions that help ensure a superior end-to-end campus experience. Services include:
- Personalized Campus Retail Experiences: Highly localized store environments, sophisticated visual merchandising, and a broad assortment of national and emerging brands at various price points.
- Engaging Fan Shops: Through Follett Athletics, campuses can offer one-of-a-kind experiences that reimagine and redefine how college athletics are celebrated, including stadium shops, NIL merchandize, and creative pop-ups.
- Seamless Technology Integration: Digital solutions that enhance the student experience both in-store and online, supporting academic success throughout the student journey.
- Learning Solutions:When students and faculty have the materials they need to succeed, everyone wins. More than 400 Follett campuses now offer Access programs, a popular program that provides students with their required course materials at or below market prices, helping to ensure students are ready to excel in class from Day One.
- Customized Merchandising: Unique assortments that reflect each institution’s culture, traditions, and brand identity.
Kolady added, “Delighting our customers is key to Follett’s longevity in the market, and it’s one of the top reasons our partners continue to trust us to serve as their campus partner. We’re excited to celebrate these growing partnerships and look forward to continuing to provide top-tier services to campuses and their students – that’s our number one priority today and always.”
For more information about Follett’s campus retail solutions, visit www.follett.com.
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Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer providing students, faculty and staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools and retail services needed to successfully support the academic, athletic, and collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 7.5 million students through its 1,000+ physical and online collegiate retail stores across North America.
