Draft:BooksRun
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
| Industry | Online bookseller, bookselling |
| Products | Books, Used books, Textbooks |
| Services | Online shopping |
| URL | https://booksrun.com/ |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Current status | Active |
BooksRun is an online bookselling platform headquartered in New York, United States.[citation needed]
History
[edit]BooksRun was founded in 2014.[1][better source needed]
In 2016, the company also opened a small store near Brooklyn College to serve the student community in New York.[2][non-primary source needed]
Business model
[edit]BooksRun’s primary business model is B2C (business-to-consumer). The company sells and buys used and new books and textbooks (physical books and eBooks) and offers textbook rentals.[3]
Education and environmental support
[edit]In 2018, BooksRun offered a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in US colleges. [4] The scholarship aimed to reduce the financial burden of college expenses.[4]
Since 2019, BooksRun has partnered with One Tree Planted, an organization that aims to help the environment by planting more trees and restoring forests.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "BooksRun, an online bookstore that provides". bookscouter.com. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Booksrun.Com: Unique Offer For Brooklyn Locals". booksrun.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Bola Sokunbi,"15 Best Places To Sell Textbooks Online For Extra Cash". clevergirlfinance.com. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Booksrun Scholarship Financial Aid". hbcuconnect.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Our Partners: Businesses Supporting Reforestation". onetreeplanted.org. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
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