BTW Articles

27 Jun

Indies Introduce Signup Deadline Approaches; Edelweiss Provides Ordering Assistance

As the July 1 signup deadline for Indies Introduce Debut Authors approaches, Edelweiss has provided step-by-step instructions on how to order from multiple publishers, specifically designed for stores participating in this promotion.

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27 Jun

Around Indies

Penguin Bookshop seeks new owners; Copperfield’s to open new location; Bookbound to open in Ann Arbor

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27 Jun

Start Spreading The News: Booksellers on Measuring Their Newsletters’ Reach

Newsletters remain a vital link between booksellers, customers, and members of the local community. In the second part of this piece, five booksellers address selling or trading ad space, as well as what happens after the newsletter is sent: measuring its reach and receiving customer feedback.

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27 Jun

Kobo Updates: New Materials Available

In response to members’ feedback, and to help drive online sales, the American Booksellers Association has created materials that outline bookstores’ partnership with Kobo and that provide customers with product information.

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11 Apr

New Owners Reflect Renaissance in Indie Bookselling

The health of indie bookselling is being reflected in the recent sales of several stores to new owners, who have been met with sincere appreciation and support from their local communities. BTW recently spoke to four of those new owners.

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20 Jun

Around Indies

Stephanie Hochschild prepares as new owner of The Book Stall; BookBar opens in Denver; Brooklyn’s BookCourt to add bar; RiverRun Bookstore to open new store in September; Beach Books recognized for high ethical standards; Morovian Book Shop Displays Under The Dome; Books on Broad celebrates first anniversary; New England Mobile Book Fair featured; A Very Little Bookstore celebrates one year

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19 Jun

Start Spreading the News: Booksellers on Creating and Distributing Store Newsletters

In the first of two parts, five booksellers discuss the types of newsletters they create, who receives them, and what’s inside.

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20 Jun

Retail Sales at Bookstores Fall in April

April retail sales at bookstores fell 5.5 percent compared to April 2012, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

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20 Jun

Kobo Updates: Mini Sale, Aura’s Arrival, and More

This week’s Kobo-related updates include information on the launch of a Kobo Mini sale and the arrival of the Kobo Aura HD eReader.

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14 Sep

Introducing ABC Children’s Group Manager Shannon O’Connor

This week, Shannon O’Connor, a former teacher and children’s book buyer at Doylestown Bookshop, joined the ABA staff in the newly created position of ABC Children’s Group Manager.

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