BooksRun is an online bookselling platform headquartered in New York, United States.[1]
| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | New York, New York |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Founder(s) | Kiryl Zarubau |
| Industry | Online bookseller, bookselling |
| Products | Books, Used books, Textbooks |
| Services | Online shopping |
| URL | https://booksrun.com/ |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Current status | Active |
History
editBooksRun was founded in 2014 by Kiryl Zarubau.[2] The company initially focused on affordable textbooks for students and graduates.[3] The BooksRun website offered a range of used textbooks for sale and rent as well as free shipping.[4]
In 2016, the company also opened a small store near Brooklyn College to serve the student community in New York.[5]
Over the years, BooksRun has expanded its book inventory to both trade books and textbooks and transformed from a startup to a company that operates hundreds of thousands of titles daily.[6] BooksRun also launched its own book marketplace services in 2020, offering independent booksellers an opportunity to list and sell books through the BooksRun website.[7]
Business model
editBooksRun’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.[8] BooksRun also trades books through Amazon and eBay as well as other online marketplaces such as AbeBooks, Walmart, and others.[9]
Education and environmental support
editIn 2018, BooksRun offered a $1,000 scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in US colleges. [10] The scholarship aimed to reduce the financial burden of college expenses.[10]
Since 2019, BooksRun has partnered with One Tree Planted, an organization that aims to help the environment by planting more trees and restoring forests.[11]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ Team CR,"Tackling The Price Of Textbooks". consultantsreview.com. 25 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Expert shares best websites for saving on expensive college textbooks". wtkr.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Booksrun.Com: Unique Offer For Brooklyn Locals". booksrun.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Kelan Kline,"How To Sell Textbooks & 15 Places For Fast Cash". theresavvycouple.com. 11 September 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Maria Bashi,"The Many Benefits of Buying Textbooks Online". mscareergirl.com. 20 May 2019. 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.
- ^ Tania Griffis,"How and Where to Sell Books for Cash". theworkathomewoman.com. 29 October 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.