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September 14, 2010
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Approximately 50% of books are sold at non-bookstore outlets; and as book sales continue to progress towards eBooks and books sold online, we believe these non- bookstore outlets will reduce their presence, if not eliminate their book departments altogether. B&N believes there will be industry consolidation in the form of fewer bookstores and bookstore chains and that the company will be the beneficiary of that consolidation.

The bookstores have played such an important component of NOOK’s success that B&N is expanding its commitment and resources to its digital strategy through the roll-out of NOOK Boutiques.

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— Barnes & Noble, Inc.: Definitive Additional Materials

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September 10, 2010
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At a time when iPads and Kindles dominate discussions of the future of the written word, Omnivore Books banks on physical books. Culinary superstars like the chef Thomas Keller, along with local food enthusiasts, flock to the store to savor its inventory. (via The Bay Citizen - Niche Bookstores Provide More Than Books - NYTimes.com)

At a time when iPads and Kindles dominate discussions of the future of the written word, Omnivore Books banks on physical books. Culinary superstars like the chef Thomas Keller, along with local food enthusiasts, flock to the store to savor its inventory.

(via The Bay Citizen - Niche Bookstores Provide More Than Books - NYTimes.com)

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August 31, 2010
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“We really want the store to be a hangout, which our community desperately needs,” said Olson. Reading Frenzy is the only bookstore in Zimmerman, which is about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis. And yes, there is a connecting door to the coffee shop… “It’s fun to see the dream you envision come true.” Minnesota’s Reading Frenzy Set to Open (via Shelf Awareness)

“We really want the store to be a hangout, which our community desperately needs,” said Olson. Reading Frenzy is the only bookstore in Zimmerman, which is about 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis. And yes, there is a connecting door to the coffee shop…

“It’s fun to see the dream you envision come true.”

Minnesota’s Reading Frenzy Set to Open (via Shelf Awareness)

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