Belfast university bookshop to close

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 24/06/2011 - 13:39 A Belfast academic bookshop has decided to shut its doors after 53 years trading, blaming competition from the internet for declining sales over the last five years. The Bookshop at Queens on University Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, serves students at the Queens University Belfast and has set a provisional date of 31st August to close. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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