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Holidays

04 Oct
Industry News
Holidays

James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program Returns for 2023

Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores. 

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16 Aug
Education
Holidays
Marketing

Q4 Top 10 Checklist

It’s August! Welcome to the holiday season! Here’s a Top 10 4th Quarter (Q4) checklist of simple ways to start preparing for the holidays. 

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16 Aug
Marketing
Holidays

The Future Is Indie Campaign Continues For The Fall!

By choosing to shop local and shop indie, readers not only nurture a thriving literary culture but also sow the seeds of a more sustainable and diverse future.

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02 Aug
Marketing
Holidays

International Cat Day Interview with Stacks

Peek into the future with this exclusive interview with ABA mascot Stacks.

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18 Jan
E-commerce
IndieCommerce
Holidays

2022 Online Holiday Shopping Results

An e-commerce update from the IndieCommerce Team summarizing the major takeaways from the 2022 online holiday shopping season.

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30 Nov
E-commerce
IndieCommerce
Holidays

2022 Online Sales Trends: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday

An e-commerce update from the IndieCommerce Team. 

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22 Nov
Holidays
Industry News

Ingram's Advice for the Holidays

As Ingram also faces the supply chain challenge, coupled with their own labor shortage and supply chain issues, they're offering some suggestions to help stores optimize their ordering for the season.

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22 Nov
E-commerce
IndieCommerce
Holidays

It’s Credit Card Fraud Season

Online credit card fraud is on the rise. With the increase in online purchases your website may also become a target for online credit card fraud. Stay prepared with IndieCommerce's resources and reports.

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22 Nov
E-commerce
IndieCommerce
Holidays

Current & Projected Online Holiday Shopping Sales Trends For 2022

There are some notable online sales trends surfacing for bookstores in the lead up to the holiday season.

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19 Oct
Education
Holidays
Marketing
Advocacy

Top Ten Strategies for Hosting Drag Queen Story Hour

In light of ongoing anti-LGBTQ2SIA+ attacks against indie Drag Queen Story Hour events, here are our top ten strategies to support and protect Drag Queen Story Hour.

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