News Release

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June 22, 2005

Boise State Bookstore Returns More Than $1 Million To University Thanks To Hike In Merchandise Sales

A 66 percent increase in current fiscal year merchandise sales has allowed the Boise State University Bookstore to return about $1 million to the university in the form of scholarships and support for the Student Union operating budget.

The increase in sales coincides with Boise State cracking the top 50 in royalties among schools represented by the Collegiate Licensing Company, surpassing the likes of Northwestern, Boston College and Georgetown.

Kim Thomas, director of the Bookstore, reported a significant increase in Web sales for insignia products compared to 2003. Since Boise State’s new logo was unveiled in April 2001, insignia sales have increased by 186 percent to $1.8 million through May 2005.

Boise State’s Bookstore receives no state appropriations or student fees. The revenue generated from its operations this past year helped support a $500,000 donation to the BSU Foundation’s academic scholarship endowment, $30,000 to graduate housing scholarships, $6,500 to the Trang Doan scholarship endowment and $5,000 to the general academic scholarship fund, in addition to the operating support that the Bookstore provides to the university.
 

Thomas said the success of the Boise State football team was a primary factor in the increased sales. “We look forward to the continued success of athletic programs, and the continued support that the boosters, alumni, staff and students have shown for the on-campus store to help return money to the academic scholarship funds,” she said. “These sales help all of Boise State, not just athletics.”

Contact: Kim Thomas, Bookstore, 426-3048

Media contact: Bob Evancho, communications and marketing, 426-1643

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005