This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
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This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
This session is for members working at that carry mixed or used inventory to come together for connection, support, community, resources, and to discuss the unique issues you experience within your business.
This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
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This session is for members working at that carry mixed or used inventory to come together for connection, support, community, resources, and to discuss the unique issues you experience within your business.
This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
This session is for members working at stores who have a cafe, bar, or restaurant to come together for connection, support, community, resources, and to discuss the unique issues you experience within your business.
This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
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This session is for members working at stores who have a cafe, bar, or restaurant to come together for connection, support, community, resources, and to discuss the unique issues you experience within your business.
This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
This session is for members working at stores operating with three or fewer employees to come together for connection, support, community, resources, and to discuss the unique issues you experience when faced with many tasks and few hands.
This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
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This session is for members working at stores operating with three or fewer employees to come together for connection, support, community, resources, and to discuss the unique issues you experience when faced with many tasks and few hands.
This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
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Batch for Books is a web-based platform that bookstores can use to manage invoices across multiple publishers and streamline the payment management process. In this session, longtime veteran of the indie bookstore community and current Program Manager for Batch for Books U.S. Nathan Halter will present what Batch for Books is, how it works, and why it is a valuable tool, and he will provide a demonstration.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
Batch for Books is a web-based platform that bookstores can use to manage invoices across multiple publishers and streamline the payment management process. In this session, longtime veteran of the indie bookstore community and current Program Manager for Batch for Books U.S. Nathan Halter will present what Batch for Books is, how it works, and why it is a valuable tool, and he will provide a demonstration.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
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This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
This session follows the format of an Open Forum: the opinions expressed are those of the individual participants, not of the ABA. Information discussed is reflective of the time of the recording. Please see the most recent ShopTalk for the most current information.
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
This session will focus on Holiday Marketing and include bookseller guest speakers who will be sharing their best practices and tips, from what's worked for them in the past to what they are thinking for this year. Guest speakers for this session are
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
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This session will focus on Holiday Marketing and include bookseller guest speakers who will be sharing their best practices and tips, from what's worked for them in the past to what they are thinking for this year. Guest speakers for this session are
A full transcription and closed captioning are available for this session. Please note that both are machine-generated and are not reviewed for accuracy.
Non-traditional bookstore models push against boundaries and challenge the industry’s perception of what a bookstore is. During this session, pop-ups, mobile bookstores, and other non-traditional models can share the inspiration for their format and how they utilize the assets bred from their innovation to leverage the market and influence their communities.
As children return to school, bookstores are in a position to assist young people in reaching academic goals after months of remote learning and less formal instruction due to the world health crisis. During this discussion, booksellers can share ideas for less formal education materials that can help kids learn.
Gift bundles, mystery bundles, themed subscription boxes, and sidelines are a strategic way to drive sales. Booksellers attending this discussion can share how they have used the idea of bundles to increase sales. Examples of discussion topics are how bookstores are balancing the number of items in a bundle, how they are marketing the bundle as a product they have to offer, and the variety of sidelines and non-book items they are including.
Any single virtual event is available to any one person anywhere, so how does a store measure a virtual event’s success? Is it pre or post sales, attendance, post-event hits on YouTube, increased engagement on social media channels, or repeat attendance? In this discussion, booksellers will be able to share how they are measuring ROI on virtual events during a time of hybrid experiences.
Enjoy a storytime interlude with Ziggy and Orly Marley, as they read from their picture book Little John Crow (Akashic Books). Storytime is a reprieve from a busy day and a time to recall the joy and comfort we all experience when someone reads to us.
Enjoy a storytime interlude with Kate DiCamillo, as she reads from her newest middle grade novel The Beatryce Prophecy (Candlewick Press). Storytime is a reprieve from a busy day and a time to recall the joy and comfort we all experience when someone reads to us.
The American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.
Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.
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