Miriam Sontz, Powell's Books CEO gave an interview on CNBC this afternoon and said that Amazon Books is a threat to existing chains and smaller bookstores. Two weeks ago a media firestorm erupted when a mall manager said that the Seattle company planned on opening up between 200 to 400 bookstores within a few years. She was also doubtful that Amazon would be able to … [Read more...] about Powell’s Books CEO Blasts Amazon
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Amazon is opening a Bookstore in San Diego
Amazon is planning on opening a new bookstore in San Diego. The e-commerce giant is hiring store managers, booksellers and gadget enthusiasts. This will be the second retail location that the Seattle company has launched in the last six months. “Amazon Books is a physical retail store that offers a curated selection of books and an array of Amazon devices. We’ve applied … [Read more...] about Amazon is opening a Bookstore in San Diego
New Report Claims Amazon Will Open 400 New Bookstores
Amazon has totally disrupted the publishing industry by becoming one of the most successful print and e-book seller in the world. The allure of cheap books was one of the primary factors that contributed to the demise of Boarders and has seriously hampered Barnes and Noble's digital efforts. This was why it was so shocking to everyone when Amazon opened a physical bookstore … [Read more...] about New Report Claims Amazon Will Open 400 New Bookstores
This is the most cursed bookstore in England
The United Kingdom currently has the most cursed bookstore in the modern era. The Book Case located in West Yorkshire has had two major floods in the last few years. The bookshop is located in an area that is notorious for flooding, and has been unable to obtain flood insurance – the town flooded badly three years ago. Since then Kate Claughan, the owner, has been very … [Read more...] about This is the most cursed bookstore in England
How much is a US bookstore chain worth?
The Books-A-Million bookstore chain operates 257 stores in 32 states and sells plenty of stuff online via their website. At a very special meeting last week the shareholders of the company have voted to take the company private. The Anderson family is buying 41.8% of the shares they do not already own and the entire deal is worth $21 million. In a prepared statement, … [Read more...] about How much is a US bookstore chain worth?
New Hotel in Tokyo Allows you to Sleep in a Bookstore
Many bookstores in Tokyo have adopted cafes so you could have a drink and read some interesting new titles. If you are simply having tea, your eyelids could get droopy and sometimes you doze off. When the location closes, you are normally kicked out, since bookstores aren't open 24 hours a day. What if you could get the best of both worlds, a bookstore that encourages you to … [Read more...] about New Hotel in Tokyo Allows you to Sleep in a Bookstore
Netherlands Church Converted to an Amazing Bookstore
A 15th century Dominican church is no longer a place of worship, unless you really love books. Last July the Waanders In de Broeren store opened and it has over 3,000 books that are currently being sold, alongside other retail goods. The new converted church bookstore is highly reminiscent of Selexyz Dominicanen, a similar concept in Maastricht, Holland with a multi-level … [Read more...] about Netherlands Church Converted to an Amazing Bookstore
Hardcovers and Paperbacks Still Outselling eBooks
In the first six months of 2014 eBooks are still not outselling print, whether its a hardcover or paperback novels. According to a new report by Nielsen paperback sales accounted for 42% of all book sales, followed by hardcovers with 25% and finally eBooks with a paltry 23%. In the real world, eBooks still have ground to make before they can ever compete with trade … [Read more...] about Hardcovers and Paperbacks Still Outselling eBooks
Saving Bookstores the Old Fashioned Way
As libraries and brick and mortar bookstores, both retail chain and independently owned, fight to stay relevant in the eyes of the reading public, store owners and stakeholders have had to become more creative and more unified in their efforts to entice customers to check out the local book scene. One initiative which took place last week in California saw not only a surge in … [Read more...] about Saving Bookstores the Old Fashioned Way
Bowker Raised the Price of ISBNs, Should Authors Care?
According to some reports, it just became a whole lot more expensive to be an author. Bowker, the US agency overseeing ISBN numbers, announced this week that a block of ten numbers would go from $250 to $295, which caused somewhat of a firestorm of criticism from both authors and industry watchers. As some people have rightfully asked, if less authors are attempting … [Read more...] about Bowker Raised the Price of ISBNs, Should Authors Care?