Industry News

Retail sales at bookstores were up by 9.7 percent in April 2016 compared to April 2015, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

Paz & Associates will present its next workshop retreat for new and prospective booksellers from August 23 to 26 in Franklin, Massachusetts. There is still time to register; however, space is limited.

Melanie Green, owner of Bluebird Books in Hutchinson, Kansas, has designed a bingo game card for adults, a grown-up version of the store’s summer book bingo for kids.

By submitting a coupon featured on the June, July, or August Indie Next List fliers, customers will be entered into a sweepstakes to win that month’s 20 Indie Next Great Reads.

Rakuten to close marketplaces in U.K., Spain; Ian Hudson named CEO of DK; James Patterson launches BookShots; HarperCollins produces Facebook Live daily programming; National Book Foundation elects two new members; Griffin Poetry Prize, Lambda Literary Award winners announced

Registrants for the ABC Children’s Institute can now download the new ABA Institutes app, which allows users to create personal schedules, share messages with fellow attendees, and more. 

Bookmark It in Orlando, Florida, recently shifted from selling books at a stall in the local market to renting space and organizing events at other small businesses and in cooperation with area nonprofits.

The latest IndieCommunication includes reminders about one-on-one appointments at the ABC Children’s Institute and the return of IndieCommerce webinars, as well as information about new platform features and tips for expediting communications with IndieCommerce staff.

Alsace Walentine explains why, after much consideration, she chose a name with strong symbolic meaning for the bookstore she plans to open in St. Petersburg, Florida.

A Google Drawings file allows booksellers to create a customized store bingo card for the Give Me Summer, Give Me Books reading program.

“An incredible resource.” “An invaluable tool.” “The rewards are overwhelming.” These are just some of the positive things that ABA member booksellers have to say about ABACUS.

By completing a short online form, ABA members can ensure the right staff members receive association e-mail communications on a wide range of subjects.

The recipients of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation’s 2016 Higher Education Scholarships include 27 current bookstore employees/owners and their dependents as well as former Borders Group employees and their dependents.

Eric Wilska looks back at his 42 years at the helm of The Bookloft as he and his wife, Ev, turn the Great Barrington, Massachusetts, mainstay over to new owner Pamela Pescosolido.

Lerner Publisher Services to distribute Lorimer Children & Teens; Macmillan buys e-book platform Pronoun; 2016 Children’s Choices List announced; Ostrovsky receives Orwell Prize; Suzanne Collins wins Author’s Guild Award for Distinguished Service