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
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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
Chapters Indigo Just Says NO to Amazon Published Books
Ever since Amazon made waves in the publishing world that they would begin to make exclusive print books in tangible and digital format, bookstores have been up in arms. This past week has been rocky for the Seattle based online retailer, with Books-A-Million and Barnes and Noble publicly stating that their bookstores will not stock published works by Amazon. Friday, Indigo has … [Read more...] about Chapters Indigo Just Says NO to Amazon Published Books
Bookstores: Survival of the Fittest
From the mega-chains to storefront hometown locations, bookstores as a whole are floundering. Some sites are even keeping a running death knell, announcing the demise of more bookstores almost every day. Borders is out, Barnes and Noble is still in negotiations with Liberty Media that are rumored to be stalled over a lack of reliable financing, and indie book stores struggle to … [Read more...] about Bookstores: Survival of the Fittest