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01 Aug

Watch for Registration to Open for ABA Webinar on NPD BookScan for Booksellers

ABA will host a webinar for booksellers on Thursday, August 23, on the topic of using NPD BookScan data to increase sales, to be led by David Walter, executive director of NPD Books at The NPD Group.

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18 Jul
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April-June 2018: ABA Member Stores Opening/Sold

The second quarter of 2018 saw 18 ABA member store openings and six sales of existing businesses to new owners.

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30 Jul
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Maximizing Pre-Order Campaigns to be the Focus of ABA Education at Fall Regional Shows

This fall, ABA will present the new “Maximizing Pre-Order Campaigns” education session, where booksellers will learn how to work with publishers to take full advantage of pre-order opportunities.

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30 Jul

Nominations Open August 1 for Indie Next List Holiday Gift Guide Flier

The American Booksellers Association’s second Indie Next List Holiday Gift Guide flier will feature the top adult and children’s gift books as recommended by independent booksellers.

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30 Jul

August Indie Next List e-Newsletter to Deliver to 486,000+ Customers

The August Indie Next List e-newsletter, powered by Shelf Awareness, will be delivered to customers at more than 120 ABA member stores on Thursday, August 2.

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30 Jul

Free ABA Membership Trial Offer Available at Fall Regional Trade Shows

Until November 1, non-member booksellers will have the chance to test-drive membership in the American Booksellers Association for free by signing up at one of the 2018 fall shows or on ABA’s website.

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19 Jul

Nominations Close September 30 for James Patterson’s Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program

This year, author James Patterson will contribute $250,000 for his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program, which will provide independent bookstore employees with a little extra holiday cash.

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25 Jul

ABA Diversity Task Force Recommends Resources for Booksellers to Help Separated Children

Bookselling This Week has compiled a list of legal aid and charitable organizations where booksellers can donate money to help children separated from their families at the U.S./Mexico border.

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19 Jul

Register for ABA’s Upcoming Principles of Bookstore Finance Seminars

The American Booksellers Association will reprise its popular Principles of Bookstore Finance seminar with events scheduled at two of this year’s regional fall trade shows.

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23 Jul

Save the Date: Children’s Institute 2019

The ABC Children’s Group’s 2019 Children’s Institute will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Wednesday, June 26, through Friday, June 28.

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