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16 Aug

ABA Urges FTC and DOJ to Target Amazon’s Books Monopoly

With the FTC reportedly poised to file an antitrust suit against Amazon, groups urge the regulators to keep their focus on threats to democracy, such as Amazon’s dominance of the US market for books.
 
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16 Aug

ABA CEO Allison Hill's Letter to the FTC

In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, ABA CEO Allison Hill cautioned the FTC that Amazon's desire for an eleventh hour meeting is likely to swing a deal to avoid real punishment for its anticompetitive behavior. 
 

 

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09 Aug

September/October 2023 Kids’ Indie Next List Preview

Here is a preview of the titles on the September/October 2023 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

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09 Aug
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Summer 2023 Health and Wellness Resources for Booksellers

The American Booksellers Association’s health coverage partner LIG Solutions wants booksellers to stay healthy in 2023. Read on for resources that are meant to help expand your health and wellness awareness and increase your knowledge about new health insurance solutions/legislation.

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09 Aug

An Example AI Policy Written By AI

ABA encourages bookstores to develop an AI policy to sets clear guidelines for those interested in utilizing AI in their work. 

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