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This Week's Bestsellers: August 18, 2014
Commentary and analysis on this week's PW Bestseller Lists.
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Book Culture to Add Third Store
The New York City bookseller plans to add a new store on the Upper West Side at the end of November, just in time for the holidays.
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Bookselling Roundup for Week Ending August 15, 2014
Mid-August is a time of transitions and new ideas, including the launch of a nationwide Independent Bookstore Day.
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Purdue Opens Amazon-Branded E-Store
As the start of the fall semester nears, the college bookstore market is heating up with the launch of a second Amazon co-branded online school store at Indiana's Purdue University.
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Bookstore Sales Fell 7.9% in First Half of 2014
Bookstore sales for the first six months of 2014 were down 7.9% compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Florida Bookstore Day Set for November
The brainchild of Tiffany Razzano, founder of Wordier Than Thou, the inaugural event will include at least 30 bookstores across the state.
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Pietsch Responds to Amazon Email Campaign
The Amazon Books Team urges KDP authors and others to email HBG CEO Michael Pietsch to tell him what they think of the publisher’s attempt to what Amazon says is its effort to keep e-book prices artificially high.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending August 3, 2014
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.
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Creating an Indie Bookstore Day
Ever since California booksellers paved the way to boost sales and promote the “shop local” message with California Bookstore Day last May, other booksellers have been trying to figure out a way to replicate their success.
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This Week's Bestsellers: August 11, 2014
Commentary and analysis on this week's PW Bestseller Lists.
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending August 8, 2014
In a week marked by transitions, one new store opened, Green Apple on the Park in San Francisco and new stores are slated for Nola and Philly.
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B&N Partners With Google for Same-Day Delivery
The bookselling chain is partnering with Google's new shopping service, Google Shopping, to offer same-day delivery in three U.S. cities.
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Over 900 Authors Sign Open Letter to Amazon
Authors United, the loosely knit group of authors who joined forces to formally ask Amazon to end its sales terms dispute with Hachette Books, is preparing to run a full-page ad in Sunday's "New York Times."
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Amazon Expands Same-Day Delivery
Amazon has expanded its "Get It Today" capability to six new cities.
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Bank Square Expanding, Monte Cristo Going Co-op
Two New England indies are experiencing change. Bank Square Books in Mystic, Ct., is adding a second location, while Connecticut's Monte Cristo Bookshop is being converted into a nonprofit co-op.
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Indigo Has Big First Quarter
Indigo Books & Music got off to a strong start in fiscal 2015, posting a 5.4% growth in revenue in the first quarter ended June 28, 2014.
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This Week's Bestsellers: August 4, 2014
Commentary and analysis on this week's PW Bestseller Lists.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending July 27, 2014
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.
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Bookselling Roundup ... Week Ending 8/1/2014
It’s been a big week for bookstore openings, remodeling, and branch stores from some of the biggest names in the book business.
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BookPeople Celebrates National Bookstore Day (Only at BookPeople)
Next month the Austin bookstore is creating its own day to celebrate its independence with free books, activities, and cake.