Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Mon, 23/05/2011 - 09:23 An Edinburgh branch of Christian bookseller Living Oasis will close in June because of ongoing losses and no sign that trade will substantially increase in the shop. A formal consultation process had begun with staff after the Nationwide Christian Trust, which runs the Living Oasis network, announced it would close the shop on 4th June 2011. Plans to combine the former Wesley Owen bookshop with a cafe and meeting place fell through after landlords objected to the plans. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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