Socially Conscious Brands
Students at hundreds of our schools are wearing their collegiate apparel with more pride than ever before, because not only are they supporting their schools – they’re contributing to social justice and responsibility at the same time.
Our commitment to fair labor standards and offering top-quality products led us to be early supporters of Alta Gracia, a collegiate apparel manufacturer that pays workers in the Dominican Republic 300 percent more than the local minimum wage.
We have been recognized as an industry leader in the effort to eliminate sweatshops used to produce college apparel. We are a member of the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and since 1998, we have required all vendors who supply products to our stores to adopt the FLA’s Code of Conduct, which requires strict adherence to workers’ rights (and no child labor). And all of the brands sold in our bookstores currently meet labor standards set by the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC), an independent labor rights monitoring organization.
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Apparel
Students in today’s market know what they want. At Barnes & Noble, we carry the hottest, most sought-after merchandise and apparel to be sure they find what they’re after. From Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, Adidas and Champion to Jansport and Cutter & Buck, our commitment to delivering best-in-class products turn our campus bookstores into exciting retail destinations. More »School Spirit
As the leading provider of apparel and emblematic gifts in the college market, we offer both the highest quality and the most competitively priced merchandise. Our store managers collaborate with athletics and other campus departments to plan and develop merchandising strategies that drive sales and create continuous revenue by leveraging school spirit. More »General Reading
Along with textbooks and academic materials, customers will find a wide range of additional reading at our stores. It is, after all, where our roots lie. We offer everything from books, magazines and newspapers to relevant trade publications, plus more. More »Gifts & Supplies
As thriving centers for campus retail, our bookstores carry a broad range of school supplies and products tailored to meet an entire campus’ needs. So whether it’s a power strip, greeting card, notebook or tube of toothpaste, we have it all. More »
