“The Bankson Group will help you right-size your inventory and set goals for sales, turns, and margins which maximizes profits and minimizes markdowns.

We have found annual performance goals (reviewed monthly) keep buyers accountable and are used on performance evaluations. In addition to maximizing profit, David and Gord offer extra advice for marketing including social media & website tips, provide outside industry perspective, and make connections with other college stores to develop buyer-to-buyer conversation. The analysts of The Bankson Group are motivated in helping bookstores succeed and believe in our industry. To succeed, it starts at home. As the director, manager, or buyer, you must be ready to create a partnership that will make your store stronger. With commitment to change, you will not have regrets. You will have more confidence in your numbers and your job will become easier because your administration will see your commitment to creating a successful bookstore operation.”

- Rita Phillips, Iowa State University