Fourth Living Oasis to close

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Thu, 07/07/2011 - 08:50 A fourth Living Oasis bookstore in two weeks has announced its closure, with the once 19-strong Christian bookselling chain now in rapid decline. Living Oasis in Chester will shut its doors for the last time on 30th July. It follows the closures of branches in Weston-super-Mare, Nottingham and Worthing, all announced in the last two weeks. Ian Vollands, manager of Living Oasis Chester, said: "We are closing because there is a lack of people coming through the door. We have never really had the support." read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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