Survey Looks at Consumers' E-Book Preferences

January 21, 2010
The Book Industry Study Group last week published the results of the first of three surveys that examine when, why, how, and where consumers purchase and use e-books and e-readers. Among the key findings: Thirty percent of print book buyers would wait up to three months to purchase the e-book edition of a book by a favorite author.

Holiday Survey Shows Sales Increase for Indie Business and Positive Effect of Buy Local Campaigns

January 14, 2010
More holiday shoppers deliberately sought out locally owned businesses this year, according to a national survey of more than 1,800 independent businesses. The survey found that holiday sales for independent retailers were up an average of 2.2 percent. That contrasts with the Commerce Department figures released today, which show that overall retail sales were down 0.3 percent in December and up 1.8 percent in November.

Bookstore Sales Fall in November

January 14, 2010
After a strong September, retail sales at bookstores fell for the second straight month. Bookstore sales decreased by 2.0 percent in November 2009, compared to November 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

Bookstore Sales Increase in September

November 19, 2009
Buoyed by a strong fall list, including the release of Dan Brown's latest bestseller, retail sales at bookstores continued to significantly outpace overall retail and food service sales in September. Sales at bookstores were up by 7 percent in September 2009 as compared to September 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

Bookstore Sales Rise Slightly in August

October 14, 2009
Retail sales at bookstores were up by 0.4 percent in August 2009 as compared to August 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

Bookstore Sales Dip Slightly in July

September 15, 2009
Retail sales at bookstores were down by 0.5 percent in July 2009 as compared to July 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

Sales at Bookstores Increase in June

August 11, 2009
After five down months, retail sales at bookstores took a turn for the better in June. Sales at bookstores increased by 3.4 percent in June 2009 as compared to June 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

Bookstore Sales Down Again in May

July 15, 2009
For the fourth month in a row, retail sales at bookstores were down from the previous year. Bookstore sales decreased by three percent in May 2009 as compared to May 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census.

Bookstore Sales Continue Slide in April

June 11, 2009
For the third month in a row, retail sales at bookstores were down. Sales at bookstores decreased by 2.5 percent in April 2009 as compared to April 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census. April 2009 bookstore sales are estimated at $969 million, compared to sales of $994 million for the same period last year.

Retail Bookstore Sales Slide in March

May 13, 2009
Retail sales at bookstores decreased by 1.3 percent in March 2009 as compared to March 2008, according to preliminary figures recently released by the Bureau of the Census. March 2009 bookstore sales are estimated at $999 million, compared to sales of $1,012 million for the same period last year. For the year, bookstore sales are down by 4.1 percent in the first quarter of 2009.

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