BTW Articles

22 Sep

Reading Frenzy Opens Storefront Location

After a year of online sales, Reading Frenzy Bookshop, in Zimmerman, Minnesota, has opened its doors.

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23 Sep

An IndieCommerce/Google Editions Update

As a result of the partnership between IndieCommerce and Google, announced in May at BEA, ABA member stores with IndieCommerce websites will be able to sell Google Editions when the product launches.

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23 Sep

Three Indies Under New Ownership

Longtime customers embrace Wellesley Booksmith's independence; Nancy Rutland of Bookworks passes the baton; New owner of King's Books plans to preserve the store's community quality

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27 Sep

CBA Launches Christian Store Day in October

October 23 marks the inaugural Christian Store Day, spearheaded by CBA: The Association for Christian Retail as a way to honor independent Christian retailers for their dedication to local service.

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29 Sep

Cheshire Books Changes Hands

On October 16, Cheshire Books in Fort Bragg, California, will be under new ownership. For seven years, Linda Rosengarten has loved being a part of the rural town’s reading community, but now she's ready to leave her store in the capable hands of Christine and Paul Lindauer.

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06 Oct

'Tis the Season to Buy Local

The American Independent Business Alliance Campaigns to Become “Unchained” on November 20; The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies Urges a Week of Buying Local from November 26 - December 5.

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13 Oct

Trappe Book Center Readies to Spread Its Wings

This November, Pennsylvania’s Trappe Book Center will be celebrating its 20th anniversary as well as plans to move and expand.

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14 Oct

Construction of New Flintridge Bookstore Underway

After facing several setbacks, Flintridge Bookstore and Coffee House in La Cañada, California, is preparing to move into a new building that will bring it closer to the heart of the community.

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14 Oct

Bank Street Celebrates 40 Years of Customer Loyalty

Bank Street Books, in New York City, has been celebrating 40 years of customer service and loyalty with a month-long celebration. The store's staff compiled a list of their top 40 favorite books, gave away prizes, and hosted several author events.

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21 Oct

Vero Beach Book Center Celebrates 35 Years

Florida’s Vero Beach Book Center, which opened in 1975 with a staff of avid readers, soon developed a reputation for the quality of its customer service and making sure visitors received a truly unique experience.

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