Partner with top brands to bring free premium product samples to your students—boosting engagement, adding value, and earning incremental revenue.
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See how college bookstores like yours are creating memorable brand experiences for their members.
We've built a platform that makes it effortless to connect with brands and delight your members.
Connect with leading CPG, food, beverage, wellness brands and more actively seeking college bookstores like yours to reach engaged students.
Earn money for every sample distributed—with zero upfront costs, inventory risk, or operational burden on your team.
Delight your students with free products from brands they love. Sampling creates memorable moments that boost satisfaction and loyalty.
We handle logistics end-to-end—from brand coordination to product delivery. You just provide the space and your members do the rest.
Every brand and campaign is vetted to ensure alignment with your values. You approve what comes into your college bookstore.
Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.
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Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.
We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific students. You review and approve every campaign.
Products ship directly to your college bookstore and surprise and delight your community.
Get paid for every sample distributed to your students after completion of event.
See what brands achieved at College Bookstore venues
Hosting a snack brand activation was perfect timing for back-to-school season. The samples generated tons of buzz on social media, and students tagged us in their posts, which was amazing free marketing. Plus, the brand's team was professional and easy to work with, making the whole process seamless from setup to cleanup.
We partnered with a local energy drink brand for a sampling event during midterm week, and it was incredibly successful. The activation brought in students who normally wouldn't visit the bookstore, and we saw a 40% spike in store traffic that day. It was a win-win since our customers got to discover new products and the brand got genuine engagement from their target demographic.
We had a coffee roaster come in for a tasting event, and it completely transformed our storefront atmosphere that afternoon. Not only did it drive repeat customers back to grab their samples, but it also strengthened our relationship with the local community. The activation fees even helped offset some of our operating costs, which we really appreciated during a slower sales period.