/ Technology

Back to school with smartphones and tablets

Mobile commerce is set to make gains as students and parents shop for supplies.

Posted 08/18/2011Thad Rueter1 comments

/ Technology

An Amazon app creates a mobile college bookstore

An Amazon.com app enables students to search for textbooks from their mobile phones.

Posted 08/16/2011Kevin WoodwardPost a comment

/ Technology

Back to school for e-commerce

More consumers will rely on the web for school supplies, the NRF says.

Posted 07/21/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

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/ Marketing

Only geniuses need apply for Follett’s marketing competition

The textbook retailer invites college students to create a $1 million marketing plan.

Posted 01/31/2011Bill BriggsPost a comment

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/ E-Retailers

Chegg hires a former Netflix exec to oversee distribution

The online textbook rental company also hires a chief marketing officer.

Posted 01/10/2011Thad RueterPost a comment

/ Marketing

An online marketplace uses its inventory to combat a new competitor

ValoreBooks lets wholesalers automate purchases of used book inventory.

Posted 01/07/2011Don Davis2 comments

/ E-Retailers

Thrifty students save $5,000 on college texts by buying and selling online

Comparison shopping site details how to cash out a textbook investment.

Posted 08/18/2010Allison EnrightPost a comment