BTW Articles

20 Jul

Retail Bookstore Sales Up Slightly in May

May retail sales at bookstores increased 1.6 percent, compared to May 2010, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

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21 Jul

MRM Spotlight: Elizabeth Nichols

Elizabeth Nichols, ABA’s member relationship manager for bookstores in the GLIBA, MPIBA, MBA, PNBA, and SIBA regions, is happy to be a part of ABA, and to be able to work directly with the people that continue to shape the organization — its members.

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28 Jul

Indies Reach Out to Customers in Wake of Borders News

In response to last week’s announcement of the liquidation of Borders, independent booksellers have reached out to their customers to share their thoughts about the store closings and what they mean for the future of bookselling, as well as to let customers know they’re alive and well and ready to be of service.

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28 Jul

In the Spotlight: IndieCommerce’s Scott Nafz

Scott Nafz, the senior customer service rep for ABA’s IndieCommerce program, assists bookstore members in all matters related to their e-commerce websites.

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03 Aug

Results Are in: ABC Children's Group Silent Auction Was a Success

The ABC Children's Group Silent Auction and Reception, which took place at this year's BookExpo America, raised nearly $30,000 and will help fund ABFFE's children's initiatives throughout the year.

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03 Aug

Video: Shop Local in Dickson, Tennessee

A national video production company based in Dickson, Tennessee, created an engaging “Shop Local” video, featuring many downtown businesses, including Reading Rock Books.

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04 Aug

In the Spotlight: IndieCommerce's Valerie Federici

Valerie Federici, ABA's IndieCommerce Customer Service Representative, understands the importance of replicating the quality of an in-store experience online.

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11 Aug

ABA Gears Up for Regional Shows, Offers Free Trial Membership

ABA staff will be at the regional trade shows this fall to present educational programming and to meet with booksellers at the ABA booth on the trade show floor, where non-members can sign up for a Show Special: free trial ABA membership until January 31, 2012.

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16 Aug

Retail Sales at Bookstores Dip in June

June retail sales at bookstores were down 1.9 percent compared to June 2010, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

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17 Aug

Booksellers Find Value in IndieCommerce Institute

Booksellers who attended ABA’s inaugural IndieCommerce Institute have provided feedback that is instrumental in gauging the event’s success, as well as in shaping future plans.

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