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17 Mar

Book Sense Gift Card News

It's seven weeks until Mother's Day!

... which gives booksellers plenty of time to establish the Book Sense Gift Card program in their bookstores.

The program continues to grow -- approximately $4.86 million was spent on gift card sales in independent bookstores since the program launched late 2003. Bookstores are reporting increases in sales, savings in time, and a high satisfaction in being able to offer a competitive and sophisticated product that adds to their store's profitability.

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17 Mar

The 2005 ABACUS Study Data Gathering Continues

While it may sometimes be challenging for a business owner to find anything positive in the involved job of doing their yearly taxes, for those looking for a silver lining to the hard work of tax season, the 2005 ABACUS Study may provide the answer by helping storeowners increase the bottom line.

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17 Mar

107 in Congress Join Sanders in Co-Sponsoring the Freedom to Read Protection Act

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17 Mar

Midwest Booksellers Enthusiastic About ABA/MBA Booksellers Forum & Education Program

On Saturday, March 12, booksellers from approximately 20 bookstores attended the ABA/Midwest Booksellers Association (MBA) Booksellers Forum and Education Program at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomington, Minnesota. ABA-sponsored educational sessions included "It's in the Payroll" and MBA and ABA jointly sponsored the Booksellers Forum.

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