Recess

Sample at Core Spaces with Recess

Reach 46.0K++ students across 40 Core Spaces locations nationwide. Turnkey sampling activations with measurable retail attribution—powered by shopper data from Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers.

55.9K+

Samples at Core Spaces

46.0K+

Consumer Reach

40

Core Spaces Locations

167%+

Avg Engagement Rate

Trusted by Leading Brands

Core Spaces Sampling in Action

See how brands are reaching consumers at Core Spaces locations.

Reach Consumers Where They Study

Core Spaces locations deliver engaged students in premium, brand-safe environments.

Audience

Core Spaces's 46.0K++ students are ideal for brands targeting the student demographic.

Premium Brand Environment

Core Spaces is a trusted destination for students. Your brand appears alongside a curated experience, not in a cluttered retail aisle.

Retailer Shopper Targeting

Target Core Spaces locations with the highest index of Walmart, Kroger, Target, or your priority retail shoppers.

Turnkey at Scale

Activate 40 Core Spaces locations with a single campaign. We handle fulfillment, coordination, and execution—you just approve and ship product.

Omnichannel Amplification

Every activation includes digital touchpoints through Core Spaces's member communications—email, app notifications, and social.

Measurable Retail Impact

Attribute Core Spaces sampling directly to retail sales. Our reporting connects each activation to purchase behavior at your priority retailers.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

  1. Target Core Spaces Locations
    Use geo-targeting and retailer data to identify Core Spaces locations with the highest concentration of your target shoppers.

  2. Launch Your Campaign
    We coordinate directly with Core Spaces HQ and local teams. Products ship to your selected locations, and Core Spaces staff execute the activation.

  3. Measure Retail Impact
    Track brand awareness, purchase intent, and sales lift at your priority retailers.

What Brands Are Saying

Real feedback from brands that have activated at Core Spaces locations:

"We partnered with a beverage brand for a sampling event last semester and it was fantastic for community engagement."

TH, The Quad at Riverside Commons
Brand Partner

"The activation we hosted generated some much-needed revenue during a slow period and gave our residents a genuine reason to spend time in our communal spaces."

CO, Collegiate Living at Oak Ridge
Brand Partner

"We've hosted three brand activations now through this platform, and each one has strengthened our relationship with residents."

UR, Urban Nest Student Housing
Brand Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing work?

You pay a flat cost per sample distributed. Pricing varies by venue type, geography, and campaign size.

What kind of venues can I target?

Recess works with 10,000+ venues across categories including fitness, gyms, coworking spaces, and more.

How do I track results and measure ROI?

Every campaign includes a real-time dashboard showing samples distributed, venue locations, and consumer feedback.

What is the minimum order for a campaign?

There is no strict minimum, but starting with at least 500 samples is recommended.