The ABA Past Presidents Report

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM EST

ABA Past Presidents Discuss Practical Applications From the Last 10 Years of Bookselling

The past 10 years have brought major changes both in and outside of the book industry. From the launch of e-commerce and the birth of the iPhone and a “screen” culture to the closing of major chain retailers and growing national awareness of the importance of localism and Main Street businesses, booksellers have had to be focused and innovative entrepreneurs to compete and remain relevant. This session will take you on a journey spanning the last 10 years of bookselling through the experiences of ABA past presidents. These accomplished booksellers are sure to inspire as well as deliver practical ideas for meeting emerging business challenges.

  • Becky Anderson, Anderson’s Bookshops (Naperville, IL)
  • Richard Howorth, Square Books (Oxford, MS)
  • Mitchell Kaplan, Books & Books (Coral Gables, FL)
  • Chuck Robinson, Village Books (Bellingam, WA)
  • Gayle Shanks, Changing Hands Bookstore (Tempe, AZ)
  • Michael Tucker, Books Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
  • Steve Bercu, BookPeople (Austin, TX) (Moderator)
     

About ABA

American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.

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