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Tiger Team Store and University BookStores Announce Partnership

Sept. 22, 2006

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- - The University of Missouri Department of Athletics and University BookStores have entered into a partnership for the operation of the Tiger Team Store, which includes locations at Faurot Field, Mizzou Arena, Hearnes Center and other athletic venues. This collaboration between departments is designed to enhance the quality of products and services offered at the Tiger Team Store.

Few noticeable changes will take place, as most of the transition will include changes in the operational side of the Tiger Team Store.

"It is always a good thing when we are able to partner with another department on campus," Mizzou Director of Athletics Mike Alden said. "University BookStores is in the business of retail and we think this is a great opportunity to improve the overall operation of the Tiger Team Store. We want our fans to have the best merchandise and services available and we feel University BookStores will help accomplish that."

University BookStores will operate the Tiger Team Store in a manner consistent with its other retail operations, providing the highest possible degree of customer service, offering a selection of merchandise that represents value to the customers, utilizing a pricing strategy consistent with college store industry norms for athletic stores, providing the optimum ability to manage the customer base on game days by providing increased technology and personnel.

"The Tiger Team Store has become a valuable retail entity," MU Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeff Zeilenga said. "We see this as an opportunity to better serve customers of the Tiger Team Store by offering the resources of University BookStores. We have successful partnerships statewide with bookstores at UMKC, UM-Rolla and the UMKC School of Dentistry and know that this new partnership with Mizzou Athletics can also excel."

The Tiger Team Store's main location is at the north end of Faurot Field and is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, with extended hours during events. The Tiger Team Store also has locations at other athletic facilities which are open on event days. The Tiger Team Store will continue to operate its Online Store through mutigers.com.