Marywood University Partners with Modern Day Solution for Campus Stores

SCRANTON, PA, December 2, 2021 – Marywood University has announced that it has entered a partnership with University Gear Shop (UGS). The partnership, which began in May 2021, has assisted Marywood in driving university gear shop merchandise and apparel sales through marketing, technology, and e-commerce solutions.

UGS has provide Marywood’s campus gear shop with a deep inventory of branded merchandise and apparel, as well as marketing resources and technology tools. The partnership has driven sizeable growth in revenue for the university while elevating the student experience with access to high-quality, on-trend items that foster school spirit and community on campus. Sr. Mary Persico, IHM, EDD & President of Marywood University commented, “The team at University Gear Shop have been amazing. From initial renovation, retail store branding and product merchandising efforts to their skilled marketing, technology, and deep engagement with the campus community - they have been second to none. Marywood University is a proud partner of UGS.”

Bill Boney, VP of Retail Operations for UGS, said, “We are honored and excited to be trusted with the Marywood brand. As we continue our journey together, we at UGS will work diligently to maximize the brand to all stakeholders. The priority in our endeavors with Marywood is to spread the Pacer Pride with Catholic identity, respect, empowerment, service, and excellence.”

About University Gear Shop (UGS)

UGS is a trusted global distribution network, specializing in driving branded merchandise and apparel sales at colleges and universities through marketing, social media, events, technology, and e-commerce solutions. UGS focuses on providing a deep catalog of on-trend, high-quality products including top brand names, online stores with preloaded product databases, campus integration with pop-up shopping experiences, and marketing expertise designed to drive engagement among students and campus groups. For more information about UGS, please visit www.universitygearshop.com.

University Gear Shop Reimagines & Revitalizes the Academic Retail Market

SCRANTON, PA January 21, 2022 – University Gear Shop (UGS) is a fast-growing national provider of retail campus store solutions in the higher education space. The company is revitalizing the higher-education retail market through its development of a modern in-store experience, paired with delivery of expanded trending products, branding, and increased community engagement and merchandise sales through marketing, social-media, and e-commerce solutions. University Gear Shop is a fully reimagined campus store experience.

Launched in 2021, UGS’s extensive research has led to the understanding that each college and university is a unique community unto itself.  UGS not only utilizes its expansive global network to access trending products and apparel, but ensures our approach is a focused experience specific to the campus community being served. Partnerships with UGS will deliver greater collegiate brand recognition and revenue for colleges and universities while elevating the student experience with access to high-quality, on-trend items that foster school spirit and community engagement.

Bill Boney, VP of Retail Operations for UGS, stated, “Having been in higher education retail for over thirty years, I have observed a disconnect between institutions of higher education and the intentional marketing of its brand through merchandise. As the higher-education landscape becomes more and more competitive, it is our goal to deliver an exciting and modern university retail experience that drives campus communities and stakeholders to embrace and promote their institution’s brand. University Gear Shop is a different and innovative solution over what has been offered in the past.  As the higher education landscape evolves, institutions should expect a modern-day approach to the marketing of their brand.”

About University Gear Shop (UGS)

University Gear Shop (UGS) is a fast-growing national provider of retail campus store solutions in the higher education space. The company is revitalizing the higher-education retail market through its development of a modern in-store experience, paired with delivery of expanded trending products, branding, and increased community engagement and merchandise sales through marketing, social-media, and e-commerce solutions. University Gear Shop is a fully reimagined campus store experience.

For more information about UGS, please visit www.universitygearshop.com.