GREENVILLE, TX - May 31, 2024 – BibliU Campus, Inc., a leading provider of academic course materials, is pleased to announce the sale of its wholesale division to an entity owned by TextbookRush.com and Book Dog Books LLC. This newly formed entity, Texas Book LLC, will continue to operate under the Texas Book Company name at its existing facility in Greenville, Texas.
This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone in the academic course materials industry, merging the expertise and resources of two prominent companies to better serve colleges and universities nationwide.
Texas Book LLC aims to leverage the combined strengths of TextbookRush.com and Book Dog Books LLC to enhance service delivery to educational institutions. The integration of BibliU Campus, Inc.’s wholesale division with the innovative approaches of these two organizations will create a powerhouse capable of addressing the ever-evolving needs of the academic market.
"We are excited about this acquisition and the opportunities it brings," said Phil Smyres, owner of TextbookRush.com and Book Dog Books LLC, "By combining our resources and expertise, we are poised to offer unparalleled service and value to colleges and universities nationwide. This move aligns with our commitment to enhancing the accessibility and affordability of educational materials."
BibliU Campus, Inc. has a long-standing reputation for excellence in distributing course materials in higher education. The sale of its wholesale division marks a strategic decision to focus on the core operations while ensuring its wholesale business's continued success and growth through Texas Book LLC.
BibliU Campus, Inc. will continue to own and operate its campus retail division, providing the highest quality of service and products. This focused approach will allow BibliU to enhance its retail operations and better support the campus communities it serves.
"We believe this transition is in the best interest of our wholesale division and its future development," said David Sherwood of BibliU Campus, Inc. "The synergy between our wholesale division and the capabilities of TextbookRush.com and Book Dog Books LLC will foster innovation and efficiency, ultimately benefiting our customers and partners in the education sector. This allows us to concentrate on a core competency of BibliU, retail operations, enhancing our ability to support the academic communities with innovative solutions and the highest quality customer service.”
The acquisition was completed on May 24, 2024, with plans in place to ensure a seamless transition for all employees, customers, and suppliers. Texas Book LLC is steadfast in its commitment to upholding the high standards of service and quality that Texas Book Company, TextbookRush.com and Book Dog Books LLC are renowned for, providing a sense of reassurance during this period of change.
BibliU Campus, BibliU’s campus management division, offers Universal Learning+, a complete suite of store services, and enables institutions to operate a robust physical and/or online store while seamlessly leveraging a digital content delivery model that will support improved student affordability and outcomes.
TextbookRush.com is a premier provider of new and used textbooks, offering a variety of academic resources to students and educators.
Book Dog Books LLC specializes in the sale and distribution of academic materials, committed to supporting the educational community with high-quality resources and services.
Mike Kelly
President, Texas Book LLC
mkelly@texasbook.com
Julia McKee
Senior Marketing Manager, BibliU
julia.mckee@bibliu.com
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