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Bookstore News: June 15, 2016
A New Mexico bookstore/art gallery prepares for its grand opening; the Kickstarter for Queen's Bookshop winds down; a Minneapolis B&N could make way for a drug store; and more.
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Hastings Files for Bankruptcy; Seeks Buyer
The multimedia retailer filed for Chapter 11 on June 13, with the hope of giving the company more time to find a new buyer. Without a sale, Hastings will likely be forced to liquidate as early as mid July.
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Bookstore News: June 13, 2016
A Paris bookstore goes digital-only; a Montana store to pair tea with its books; a Kansas icon says goodbye; and more.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending June 5, 2016
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.
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New Harry Potter Book Among Booksellers' Summer Picks
Booksellers report strong sales heading into summer, with the highly anticipated new Harry Potter book among the titles tipped to make it a busy season.
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 13, 2016
‘Before the Fall’ by Noah Hawley, creator of the TV series ‘Fargo,’ is the #10 book in the country. Plus we look at the top-selling titles in each region of the U.S., Emma Straub has her best first week yet with ‘Modern Lovers,’ and much more.
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Bookstore News: June 10, 2016
B&N readies a new concept location in D.C.; Canada’s oldest LGBTQ bookstore relocating; a former Cleveland bookstore could get a new lease in a one-time funeral home; and more.
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Bookstore News: June 9, 2016
A Minnesota couple looks for bookselling’s sweet spot; a chain store returns to Pennsylvania; a New York City icon pops up in a new home; and more.
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Booksellers See Rise in Ali Book Sales
The sad news of Muhammad Ali's death, which broke late last week, has resulted in publishers rushing to get their new Ali titles into stores, and a run on available backlist titles about the iconic boxer and activist.
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Mitchell Kaplan Opens Book-Bike Shop Hybrid in Miami
The latest retail venture from the long-time bookseller (and publisher/film producer), Books+Books+Bikes+LEBO, combines books, outdoor gear, and graffiti art.
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Bookstore News: June 6, 2016
A bookstore grows in Brooklyn; a Singapore store tests vending machines; B&N to close another New York City store, at least temporarily; and more.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending May 29, 2016
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 6, 2016
Trilogy finales by Rick Yancey and Justin Cronin debut at #1 in their respective categories. Plus Sebastian Junger examines the challenges facing war veterans, country singer Tim McGraw has a gift for grads, and much more.
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Bookstore News: June 3, 2016
Nashville gets a bookstore of 'Her' own; a Bay Area bookstore is seeing double; a Bainbridge Island store changes hands; and more.
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Independent Bookstore Day by the Numbers
A quick look at how this year's Independent Bookstore Day went, with participating stores jumping from 365 to 430.
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What's Selling at the Norwich Bookstore
Liza Bernard, co-owner of the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vt., reported that she and her colleagues are gearing up for the summer season, when customers visit the store to stock up on books to keep their kids entertained on vacation.
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Bookstore News: June 1, 2016
A Canadian couple sets up shop in Edmonton; an IT expert opens a low-tech kids’ store in California; a Washington state classic changes hands; and more.
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Bookstore News: May 31, 2016
A bookstore gets crafty after alcohol sales are ok’d; a library bookstore takes off; a Utah town gets “booked”; and more.
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Indigo Posts C$28 Million Profit in Fiscal 2016
Revenue rose 11.0% over fiscal 2015, to C$994.2 million, and the chain had net earnings of C$28.6 million in fiscal 2016 compared to a loss of C$3.5 million in fiscal 2015.
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The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sales for Week Ending May 22, 2016The Weekly Scorecard: Tracking Unit Print Sa
PW's weekly look at print book sales powered by Nielsen Bookscan.



