Chapters Indigo are planning on renovating almost every single bookstore in Canada within the next two years. The bookseller is pleased with their new Sherway Gardens location in Toronto and it is basically billed as a cultural department store. Indigo now plans on adopting this model in almost every major market in Canada. The Sherway Gardens location is a new concept store … [Read more...] about Indigo is Planning to Renovate Nearly Every Bookstore
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Canadian and US Bookstore Trends for 2017
The year is half over and we now have a sense on how bookstores, digital publishing and the book selling industry are faring. What are going to be the big trends for 2017? Barnes and Noble Barnes and Noble bookstore sales have remained flat this year, but the company may see more print sales in 2017 due to a few factors. Hastings books is closing 126 stores and Powell’s … [Read more...] about Canadian and US Bookstore Trends for 2017
Indigo Books Launches a New App called Reco
Indigo Books has just launched a new app for iOS that allows you to share, discover, capture, and discuss the books you love with friends and trusted experts. Reco allows you to develop your own booklists for titles you are currently reading and want to read and then share it via social media. Your lists are not just limited to print either, but you can also include ebooks … [Read more...] about Indigo Books Launches a New App called Reco
Chapters Indigo Reports Bookstore Sales Increased 12.5% in 2015
Chapters Indigo has just reported that in 2015 sales grew by 12.5% and online digital channel sales increased more than 15%. The key highlights of their full-year results was the continued strong revenue growth delivering $99 million more than last year despite operating three fewer superstores and four fewer small format stores. On a comparable 52-week basis, total revenue … [Read more...] about Chapters Indigo Reports Bookstore Sales Increased 12.5% in 2015
Should Indigo and Barnes & Noble Open Boutique Shops?
Barnes & Noble and Chapters/Indigo operate hundreds of bookstores all over Canada the United States. They tend to think big, large stores with multiple levels in order to provide enough books to keep people interested. The big box approach works for some people, but others want a smaller, more curated experience. Should these booksellers open a series of small boutique … [Read more...] about Should Indigo and Barnes & Noble Open Boutique Shops?
Chapters Plum Points can now be used online
Chapters and Indigo Books are now allowing readers all over Canada to use their Plum rewards points online and within the companies Android and iOS app. What more, is that you can now earn points by buying books online, something you never used to be able to do. The bookseller has also announced that on your birthday you will earn double the points, but you have to opt into … [Read more...] about Chapters Plum Points can now be used online
Indigo Flounders as Tech and Lifestyle Gambit Fails
Indigo bet big in 2013 with their gravitational shift from selling books to peddling pillows, wine glasses and gourmet chocolate. They also devoted significant square footage in each store to Indigo Tech and made agreements with Apple, Beats and companies involved in wearables. The gambit has failed, as the largest bookseller in Canada posted a loss of over 31 million dollars … [Read more...] about Indigo Flounders as Tech and Lifestyle Gambit Fails
Marvel Suspends Single Issue Comic Sales to Chapters and Indigo
Marvel has officially acknowledged the suspension of single issue comic sales to major bookstores in the USA. Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million have verified with Good e-Reader that they are unable to order anything other than graphic novels. Today, Chapters and Indigo Books, the largest bookstore chain in Canada, has verified they will no longer carry single issue comic books … [Read more...] about Marvel Suspends Single Issue Comic Sales to Chapters and Indigo
Flagship Toronto Chapters Bookstore to Close
In 1999 Chapters moved into the The Runnymede theatre that was first established in 1927. The curtain is about to fall for the last time as the flagship bookstore in the Toronto area will be closing in the next few months. “It’s a great store that’s served the neighbourhood incredibly well,” said Drew McGowen, vice-president of real estate and development at Chapters … [Read more...] about Flagship Toronto Chapters Bookstore to Close
Indigo Releases Book Shopping App for iOS and Android
Indigo has just unveiled a new shopping experience for iOS and Android. The largest Canadian bookseller will offer passport support for all Apple devices to expand on their loyalty program. Instead of trotting out your points card with every purchase, you can just pay with the app at the checkout. It works very much akin to the ever popular Stackbucks app. One of the most … [Read more...] about Indigo Releases Book Shopping App for iOS and Android
The Logistics Behind Indigo Tech
Indigo Tech is a new initiative by Chapters Bookstore and will put a heavy emphasis on tablets, e-readers and accessories all across Canada. Indigo Books briefly mentioned this new program at their latest earnings call, but never really explained the logistics of it. Today, we have breaking news on exactly what customers can expect in the coming weeks. If you have ever … [Read more...] about The Logistics Behind Indigo Tech
Indigo Tech to Launch today at Select Chapters Bookstores
Chapters and parent company Indigo plan on unveiling a new program called Indigo Tech, launching their expanded tech area in 40 different stores by the beginning of 2014. Not only will they continue to sell e-Readers and tablets, but they have just signed a deal with Apple to carry iPads and Apple TV. Indigo recorded an $8.2-million loss for the last financial quarter, … [Read more...] about Indigo Tech to Launch today at Select Chapters Bookstores
Chapters Indigo Launches Online Textbook Shop
Chapters Indigo has formally launched their new online textbook shop. This gives customers a chance to buy or rent textbooks for the upcoming school year. You can buy digital and hardcover copies by searching for the ISBN number and and make a purchase. Indigo has partnered with online company Textbookrental.ca to provide used books for sale or simply rent them for a semester. … [Read more...] about Chapters Indigo Launches Online Textbook Shop