BTW Articles

15 Nov

ASTRA Neighborhood Toy Store Day a Hit for Retailers

Members of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, including several bookstores that sell toys, celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 12.

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07 Nov

Welcome to ABA, Schomburg Shop!

The Schomburg Shop, the independent bookstore arm of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, is one of the American Booksellers Association’s newest members.

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08 Nov

Indie Booksellers Celebrate Sixth Annual University Press Week

This week, indie booksellers are celebrating the Association of American University Presses’ sixth annual University Press Week; this year’s theme is “#LookItUP: Knowledge Matters.”

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08 Nov

Polls Reveal Public’s Shrinking Support for First Amendment Rights

Washington Post reporter James Hohmann’s recent blog post cites polls conducted since Donald Trump became president that show eroding public support for the First Amendment.

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01 Nov

With Podcasting, Indie Bookstores Take to the Digital Airwaves

When it comes to expanding their brand, some independent bookstores are looking to a rapidly growing media trend: podcasts.

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01 Nov

Baker & Taylor Offers Special Holiday Promotions for Indie Booksellers

Baker & Taylor has created a lineup of offers to help support indie bookstores through the holiday season, including rebates, extra discounts, free freight, and regional promotions.

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01 Nov

Event Series With Indies Introduce, Established Authors Entertains Bookstore Audiences

The American Booksellers Association and the Authors Guild recently teamed up to bring Indies Introduce authors and established authors together for a series of readings presented by indie bookstores.

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01 Nov

Politics & Prose in D.C. To Expand Flagship Store

Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., will be expanding its main store on Connecticut Avenue NW. 

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30 Oct

Simon & Schuster Becomes Latest Publisher to Announce New Store Policy for Indies

Simon & Schuster is the latest publisher to announce a program specially designed to support new independent bookstores that have opened or are just opening. 

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01 Nov

Ingram Enhances Free Freight Program for the Holidays

Just in time for the holiday season, Ingram has added a list price minimum to the company’s existing free freight program. 

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