Van Schaik Bookstore to supply primary, high school market
Van Schaik Bookstore, traditionally a supplier of academic books primarily to tertiary institutions, has significantly increased its offering to target the school market, supplying textbooks, study aids and stationery to schools across South Africa.
“Van Schaik has decided to service schools, as part of our diversity strategy as an educational brand and in response to market needs,” says Van Schaik MD, Stephan Erasmus.
“The school market is substantial with very few players servicing the sector - there were over 12,400,000 learners registered at 23,796 government schools, and over 400,000 learners registered at 1,966 private schools in South Africa in 2019,” says Erasmus.
Van Schaik has a footprint of over 70 brick-and-mortar stores, as well as an online store and established supply systems, enabling service to urban and rural areas across South Africa.
The Van Schaik store card enables parents to get all their children’s school material when they need to and pay later.