“The Bankson Group has trained our entire buying team on their systems and processes. Overall, The Bankson Group is an incredible value for the service they provide.”

“Inventory is every retailer's biggest expense, so planning sales accurately, applying the right inventory levels, optimizing receipt flow, and maintaining a timely markdown cadence are essential for any bookstore's profitability and success.

In the spring of 2023, UMD Stores began working with The Bankson Group to improve our practices in these areas. We are incredibly grateful for their deep retail planning experience, powerful tools, and valuable benchmarking data from across the industry, which have been instrumental in supporting our business.

While progress is possible on your own, having a partner who can dive deeper, know when to challenge you, and when to teach, truly elevates your business. The Bankson Group has been that kind of partner, and we are thankful for their continued guidance.”

- Mike Herrick, University of Minnesota Duluth