Direct agreements between clothing manufacturers and athletic departments undermine the campus store. http://t.foxsports.msn.com/college-football/what-richest-ncaa-apparel-deal-ever-means-for-notre-dame-ua

Information that is not shared through normal communication channels, but should be. Because Follett employees aren't getting any information now. I don't think any competitors are worried about Follett either. I do you think those people (1.5) who... — read more 

This site is not the same 3-5 people reading and commenting. I work in the OB home office and many, many people check out this site for information that is not shared through normal communication channels. Especially about the home office layoffs... — read more 

Yes, do the right thing and give two weeks notice. No more sympathetic could I be to wanting to just walk out, but don't stoop to their level. The measure of one's character is not how one acts when things are easy, but when they are difficult. When... — read more 

Follett has taken so much. Why let them take your professionalism, too? You know its the right thing to do. You would have expected that from your team. Be the good example. You know that once you're gone, there are no good examples coming down the... — read more 

Do any of our VP’s actually understand the dynamics of a college bookstore? Our part time student employees are not your typical part time employees. We offer them minimum wage, flexible work schedule and a small discount. The job they do is not... — read more 

So you are complaining about people complaining ... hmm ... I bet you were one of those you came in and complain about everyone working at Follett ... right back at you. If you don't like what is being written here don't visit the site, your choice.

I believe 50% of the posts on this website is from either the same 3-5 people or competitors having fun stirring the pot. Misery does love company so if you are seeking company, go to church or to a support group or something, Just stop the Woe is Me... — read more 

They brought in some folks with a lot of degrees ... some had so many degrees one would wonder when they actually worked at a business ... So they under estimated the value of the folks who have been working in the trenches for years, shame on them... — read more 

Part of me thinks mgmt wants bad numbers for rush in order to justify the next round of layoffs. They have been predicting it to be bad for months before rush. The excuse of doing it improve customer service didn't go over well last time.

Ask yourself this: When they come to lay you off will they give you a two week notice? NOPE! Call the regional, offer to be a resource for a smooth change over, leave the keys with the next in command and save yourself the stress of rush. While some... — read more 

In regards to whether you should give a notice, I have always thought that you have to give respect to get respect. Follett has not treated employees with respect for years, as evidenced by the November, and previous, layoff. I do not think... — read more 

I'm currently one of Follett's store managers. On Friday I had a lunch interview and I was notified later that day that I had the job. I have always been a strong believer in giving a 2 week notice when you leave a job. However after seeing how... — read more 

Has anyone heard when the next round of layoffs is coming? We lost one manager in November, which left us 4 full time managers, I'm one of them. Our sales have been terrible this rush and we've had so many complaints from faculty and students. I just... — read more 

Has anyone heard when the next round of layoffs is coming? We lost one manager in November, which left us 4 full time managers, I'm one of them. Our sales have been terrible this rush and we've had so many complaints from faculty and students. I just... — read more 

I was talking to my regional the other day. He asked if I had put out my save the sale things. I said I had, but that it wasn't working because my students refuse to buy new books, and refuse to rent something and be responsible for it if they didn't... — read more 

I am thrilled to say that I have secured a job with a FHEG competitor closer to home. When I leave, there will be nobody left at the store with any experience on campus beyond 6 months. Our 9+ year manager left after seeing the writing on the wall... — read more 

The new management did everything to fast and to drastically. The sat in their offices with their cronies and didn't ask for input from people with decades of experience. They crunch their numbers and came up with their projections. The projections... — read more 

Anon3030 has a great point. I'm still in a store but I'm looking like most. Early word is sales have been very bad across the company for those through rush this week. If you aren't doing it already build relationships on campus as fast as you can... — read more 

Uh..is that you, Fairmont? Best of luck to you. GTFO while you can.

I finally secured a job after 10 weeks of being unemployed. The University that my store served has offered me a job with better benefits, good pay and a wonderful opportunity to grow. I worked for our campus bookstore for over 20 years and the... — read more 

Time salaried managers that dont know and how and refused to learn to run register, work on soda or have any dealing with sfa! But these are the ones Follett chose to keep! Keep up the good work Follett! You now have the qaulity of management you... — read more 

Not necessarily unrelated to the vicious lay offs of late 2013. This company is shrinking in a market place where corporate profits have been at record levels for the past couple of years. There is little growth in books. The killed the division. The... — read more 

Well said. This company is so behind the times. Good bye brick and mortar. it was a good run.

You make no sense. Rat.

They purchased some questionable companies ... they should have been purchasing a piece of Blackboard and working on a complete Follett campus solution including a Follett card and partnering with Apple or Amazon for a compatible reader protocol... — read more 

sure hoping is bogus. A rat.

Let's all hope it's just people talking out their a--

Hoping it's all rumors and no more layoffs for all stores around the country.

Sure hope. You say that a lot. Get off the blog.

HAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! Seriously?

Jeep hoping. smh. dipe

What is this sunshine being talked about at the home office? It's hell filled with gloom and doom. The sun may shine on a few but not the masses.

Staff cutbacks and now they want me to fill SKYO orders or which my store receives ZERO financial benefit. We are burning out.

Your title sums it up nicely....all we have left is a prayer.

I've been hearing the same rumors. mostly about commuter schools. I know a lot people in NYC stores. sure hope rumors are just that !

Follett Corp., closes the company, which provides children's books to libraries. Follett plans to sell the assets to North Carolina-based Baker & Taylor Inc. A company spokesman said the number of employees affected will be 100. He said 85 are jobs... — read more 

They come to the bookstore for convenience and service and they haven't researched other possibilities, with these lines they are just leaving and buying else where.