“With our open-to-buy now under control, we’re able to allocate our resources more strategically, investing in the products our students and campus community truly want.”

“I wanted to share my experience working with The Bankson Group as a retail consulting partner, particularly with David Kent.

Over our two-year partnership, David's expertise has helped us optimize our open-to-buy planning and significantly improve our inventory management. Like many campus stores, we initially struggled with being overbought. However, their guidance has helped us take control of our purchasing.

With our open-to-buy now under control, we’re able to allocate our resources more strategically, investing in the products our students and campus community truly want. Their system has also helped us identify dead stock, enabling smarter inventory decisions—an especially critical advantage in the dynamic campus retail environment.

I also want to highlight Phil's invaluable behind-the-scenes contributions. His meticulous attention to our data and reporting ensures smooth operations and accurate tracking of our inventory metrics.

It's been a fantastic partnership, and I would highly recommend The Bankson Group to any campus store or retail operation looking to enhance their inventory management and buying practices.” 

- Bryan Lyons, Director, Brigham Young University-Idaho