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09 Dec

NPR Asks Independents for Hidden Gems

On Monday, December 6, National Public Radio's Morning Edition once again helped listeners find the answers to gift-giving in the recommendations of three veteran independent booksellers. "Winter Picks: Hidden Gems From Indie Bookstores" is the latest segment hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg, who over the last few years has featured independent booksellers' recommendations for holiday gift-giving and, for the summer, the perfect beach reads.

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09 Dec

Arundel Books Finds Alexis Hotel a Perfect Fit

Arundel Books at Seattle's Alexis Hotel.

Arundel Books, which includes a store in Los Angeles and one in Seattle, just moved the Seattle locatio

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09 Dec

Three Independents Open in the Past Week

The encouraging number of new independent bookstores increased by three this past week with the openings of stores by two veteran booksellers and one newcomer to the industry.

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08 Dec

White Paper Looks at Challenges Facing Independent Businesses

In November, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the George H. Baum Community Charitable Trust of Morris, Illinois, in cooperation with the National Retail Federation (NRF), produced a free white paper to help independent businesses remain competitive now and in the future. The new resource, "Challenges of the Future: The Rebirth of Small Independent Retail in America," is a comprehensive look at the marketplace for small independents, the obstacles they might face moving forward, and, more importantly, how best to meet these challenges.

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