Indiebound in Mother's Day push

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 18/03/2011 - 16:25 Posters reminding book buyers that "Mum's The Word" are being made available for indie retailers to encourage Mother's Day sales. The Booksellers Association has produced a series of designs, which can be downloaded and printed by member retailers at www.indiebound.org.uk, in the form of bookmarks or posters to be displayed or handed out to customers. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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