BTW Articles

17 May

Edelweiss to Host Programs for Publishers, Booksellers at BEA

Staff from Edelweiss, Above the Treeline’s interactive publisher catalog system, will offer two sessions aimed at publishers, and one for booksellers, sales reps, and other users of the product, during next week’s BEA.

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17 May

Remainders Pavilion at BEA Opens Monday

For booksellers and others looking to get a jump on remainder buying at BookExpo America, the CIROBE Remainders Pavilion will open one day earlier than the rest of the trade show floor.

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18 May

BEA 2011: Last-Minute Reminders

Here’s a roundup of educational programming highlights, special events, and resources for booksellers at BookExpo America.

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24 May

ABA at BEA 2011: Focus on Change and Innovation

Booksellers representing approximately 400 ABA member stores took part in ABA’s Day of Education, sponsored by the Ingram Content Group, on Monday at BEA. This year’s focus was squarely on assisting indie booksellers in their goals for retail innovation and success.

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02 Jun

ABACUS-10 Data-Gathering Begins

On Friday, June 3, ABA member bookstores are scheduled to receive a special e-mail from the National Association of College Stores’ OnCampus Research that will signal the start of the ABACUS-10 Survey process.

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15 Jun

Title Suggestions Sought for Fall Best Books for Children Catalog

The ABC Children’s Group at ABA is seeking indie booksellers’ title recommendations for the fall 2011 Best Books for Children Catalog, the premier consumer catalog for the children’s book industry, which will be available for distribution by all ABA member bookstores.

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20 Jun

ABACUS: Did you know…

On average, the most profitable businesses among the participants in last year’s ABACUS survey spent 5.9 percent less on total compensation costs, 5.9 percent less on total occupancy costs, and a staggering 8 percent less on all other operating costs.  Learn how to get  a report comparing your business to like-size bookstores in these crucial areas and more.

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21 Jun

Local Alliances Ready for Independents Week

The American Independent Business Alliance has an abundance of free resources available to local IBAs and businesses planning Independents Week celebrations, this year from July 1 - 7.

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23 Jun

Registration Opens for ABA’s IndieCommerce Institute

On Wednesday, June 22, ABA opened registration for its inaugural IndieCommerce Institute, to be held on Wednesday, August 10, in Rosemont, Illinois, minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

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28 Jun

Bookseller’s Video Encourages All ABA Members to Participate in ABACUS

In a new YouTube video, Nicole Magistro of The Bookworm of Edwards says ABACUS is “a great financial tool that you can take to your bank, to your landlord, or anyone else you need help from.”
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