After independent bookstores saw a year of strong openings in 2014, the trend continued last year, with the ABA reporting that 60 new indies opened in 2015. In 2014, ABA members opened 59 stores. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
The world’s biggest online retailer wants to invade the high street. What’s in it for them?In December, Amazon US released its 2015 in-house all-format all-category bestseller list, and then the newspaper USA Today came out with its own industry-wide all-sources version. What was the difference?... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Amazon is coming to town. But instead of catering to couch potatoes, the company is targeting people who prefer to browse or shop in actual stores. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is hiring store managers, booksellers and gadget enthusiasts for an Amazon Books retail store in the "La Jolla or... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bookstores sales rose 2.5% in 2015, marking the first time since 2007 that sales in the sector were up over the previous year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The people behind Camden Lock Books have opened a new independent bookshop in Hackney, east London. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Booksellers should not get distracted by consumer data, but focus on getting to know their customers in person, Waterstones managing director has told a meeting of international book magazines, hosted by The Bookseller last week. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Philip Jones explores the reshaped landscape for book sales, from “non-traditional" retail outlets to revitalised "traditional" booksellers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
A default judgment in a case filed by Baker & Taylor against the troubled East Village New York bookstore could force an auction of everything in the store. It has already put a restraining order on the store's checking account. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
While the Amazon-owned online retailer’s first major step into Australia means more competition, it’s not all doom and gloom for independent booksellersHead down Brunswick Street in Fitzroy and walk towards the neon lights until you see the words “Totally Weird Shit” on an awning. Walk through... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
There is collective head-scratching across the InterWebs about a Wall Street Journal report that Amazon will open as many as 300, or even 400, stores selling books. The company's massive success selling ebooks and the cost and selection advantages of warehousing their physical counterparts make... Continue reading >> [ Source: Betanews | 2016-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
While the mall operator who said on Tuesday that Amazon intends to open up to 400 bookstores is backtracking, the tech giant has posted job openings for several bookstore positions in the San Diego/La Jolla area. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
After putting booksellers out of business, Amazon is set to open its own retail chain.Amazon, the online retailer that killed off so many independent bookshops, is getting ready to launch its own brick-and-mortar book chain. According to the Wall Street Journal, the CEO of a major mall operator,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
In discussing fourth quarter results, the CEO of one of the country's largest mall operators said it is his understanding that Amazon's goal is to open 300 to 400 bookstores. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year’s bookstore finalists represent a broad range of general independent bookstores, both big and small. The winner will be named in March. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Oren Teicher, CEO of American Booksellers Association, and three booksellers discuss how low-cost of technology has enhanced the indie bookselling business. The post How Independent Bookstores Are Thriving in the Digital Age appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The New Bookshop in Cockermouth, Cumbria, is closing for a major refurbishment set to last an estimated six months - but the shop is hoping it might be able to continue to trade as a "pop-up shop" in the interim. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
"Indie bookselling is back," Vivien Jennings, owner of Rainy Day Books in Fairway, Kan., proclaimed after a "wonderful" holiday season with sales up 11%. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Slightly Foxed bookshop on London's Gloucester Road is to close at the end of the month due to “extortionate” rental rates. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Flooded bookshops The Book Case in Hebden Bridge and The New Bookshop in Cockermouth are to receive a £5,000 grant each from the James Patterson fund. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
A bookshop chain in Hong Kong has been pulling political titles from its shelves following the disappearances of five publishers, known for producing 'gossipy' books about China's political elite. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]