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IdiotMachine 08/02/19 1:59:47 PM #1:	I'm sitting in one, waiting for the Mrs to finish browsing, and there's a lot of foot traffic in here. I can't help but think: why? --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:925526436] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>I'm sitting in one, waiting for the Mrs to finish browsing, and there's a lot of foot traffic in here. I can't help but think: why?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenXylophone 08/02/19 2:00:42 PM #2:	You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book. <cite>FrozenXylophone posted [p:925526485] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 08/02/19 2:01:20 PM #3:	FrozenXylophone posted... You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book. But you can read what's inside the book from Amazon. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:925526517] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>FrozenXylophone posted...</cite> <quote>You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book.</quote> But you can read what's inside the book from Amazon.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 08/02/19 2:01:37 PM #4:	It's basically a paid library with a Starbucks inside. --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://imgur.com/BLrKxEd https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:925526531] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>It's basically a paid library with a Starbucks inside.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 08/02/19 2:01:38 PM #5:	I get most of my readibg material at thrift stores tbh. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:925526532] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>I get most of my readibg material at thrift stores tbh.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/02/19 2:02:04 PM #6:	B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:925526558] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenXylophone 08/02/19 2:02:46 PM #7:	IdiotMachine posted... FrozenXylophone posted... You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book. But you can read what's inside the book from Amazon. Not the same. Can't turn the pages or smell it or see how big the lettering. Also, some people don't know what book they want. They browse to see what exists. <cite>FrozenXylophone posted [p:925526588] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>IdiotMachine posted...</cite> <quote>FrozenXylophone posted...</cite> <quote>You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book.</quote> But you can read what's inside the book from Amazon.</quote> Not the same. Can't turn the pages or smell it or see how big the lettering. Also, some people don't know what book they want. They browse to see what exists.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alteres 08/02/19 2:03:20 PM #8:	I go there a ton. I actually order books through the store instead of saving a bit of money and ordering online just to give them more sales. Course I am old fashioned and hate e-readers, and also can't stand starting a new author without physically holding one of their books and reading sections at random to see if I like their writing style. --- ........the ghost in the machine... IGN: Fox, FC: 5344-2646-0982 <cite>Alteres posted [p:925526624] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>I go there a ton. I actually order books through the store instead of saving a bit of money and ordering online just to give them more sales. Course I am old fashioned and hate e-readers, and also can't stand starting a new author without physically holding one of their books and reading sections at random to see if I like their writing style.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacadamianNut3 08/02/19 2:03:47 PM #9:	I was wondering the same thing since I just use Barnes and Noble to preview books I can buy for $10+ on Amazon I'm part of the problem ( ._.) --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:925526646] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>I was wondering the same thing since I just use Barnes and Noble to preview books I can buy for $10+ on Amazon I'm part of the problem ( ._.)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 08/02/19 2:04:41 PM #10:	FrozenXylophone posted... Not the same. Can't turn the pages or smell it or see how big the lettering. Also, some people don't know what book they want. They browse to see what exists. I agree. Font and page type is a big issue for me when I'm reading a book. But I'm very lucky since I live in Portland and we have legit one of the best book stores in America --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:925526687] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>FrozenXylophone posted... </cite> <quote>Not the same. Can't turn the pages or smell it or see how big the lettering. Also, some people don't know what book they want. They browse to see what exists.</quote> I agree. Font and page type is a big issue for me when I'm reading a book. But I'm very lucky since I live in Portland and we have legit one of the best book stores in America </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 08/02/19 2:06:20 PM #11:	B&N has diversified their stock and has started selling a lot of things that aren't books, like music, including vinyl, and things that sell better with a hands on approach like art books and such. They also rent space to Starbucks and function as a defacto library that you can't check anything out of but can read whatever while you're there and most of the time people pay for coffee while doing it. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:925526753] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>B&N has diversified their stock and has started selling a lot of things that aren't books, like music, including vinyl, and things that sell better with a hands on approach like art books and such. They also rent space to Starbucks and function as a defacto library that you can't check anything out of but can read whatever while you're there and most of the time people pay for coffee while doing it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenXylophone 08/02/19 2:06:27 PM #12:	Bad_Mojo posted... But I'm very lucky since I live in Portland and we have legit one of the best book stores in America What store is that? <cite>FrozenXylophone posted [p:925526756] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted...</cite> <quote>But I'm very lucky since I live in Portland and we have legit one of the best book stores in America </quote> What store is that?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Conception616 08/02/19 2:06:31 PM #13:	Questionmarktarius posted... B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did. I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N. --- Ain't no mystery god, peace to the true and living. I Self Lord And Master. <cite>Conception616 posted [p:925526759] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did.</quote> I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/02/19 2:08:12 PM #14:	Conception616 posted... Questionmarktarius posted... B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did. I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N. I like to troll thriftstores. Found a book about Sherman tanks for $12, that was running well over $100 on amazon at the time. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:925526819] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Conception616 posted...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did.</quote> I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N.</quote> I like to troll thriftstores. Found a book about Sherman tanks for $12, that was running well over $100 on amazon at the time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 08/02/19 2:08:19 PM #15:	Also, does Amazon have a coffee shop? How else are all these hip book shoppers supposed to get a mocha locha wadda wadda pocha with which to browse the book selection? --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:925526821] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Also, does Amazon have a coffee shop? How else are all these hip book shoppers supposed to get a mocha locha wadda wadda pocha with which to browse the book selection?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/02/19 2:09:01 PM #16:	DevsBro posted... Also, does Amazon have a coffee shop? Not really, but I get yelled at when I browse books in my underwear at Barnes & Noble. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:925526854] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>DevsBro posted...</cite> <quote>Also, does Amazon have a coffee shop?</quote> Not really, but I get yelled at when I browse books in my underwear at Barnes & Noble.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tullock 08/02/19 2:09:05 PM #17:	Bad_Mojo posted... I agree. Font and page type is a big issue for me when I'm reading a book. But I'm very lucky since I live in Portland and we have legit one of the best book stores in America What book store? @Bad_Mojo --- ImgTC. <cite>tullock posted [p:925526858] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>I agree. Font and page type is a big issue for me when I'm reading a book. But I'm very lucky since I live in Portland and we have legit one of the best book stores in America</quote> What book store? @Bad_Mojo </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 08/02/19 2:09:36 PM #18:	Questionmarktarius posted... Conception616 posted... Questionmarktarius posted... B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did. I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N. I like to troll thriftstores. Found a book about Sherman tanks for $12, that was running well over $100 on amazon at the time. At my thrift store, they don't even consider the actual value, length or condition of the book. $1 for paperback, $1.50 for hardback. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:925526891] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>Conception616 posted...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did.</quote> I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N.</quote> I like to troll thriftstores. Found a book about Sherman tanks for $12, that was running well over $100 on amazon at the time.</quote> At my thrift store, they don't even consider the actual value, length or condition of the book. $1 for paperback, $1.50 for hardback.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenXylophone 08/02/19 2:09:44 PM #19:	What if amazon put books in their walkin walkout stores. That would be interesting. <cite>FrozenXylophone posted [p:925526900] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>What if amazon put books in their walkin walkout stores. That would be interesting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 08/02/19 2:10:18 PM #20:	Questionmarktarius posted... DevsBro posted... Also, does Amazon have a coffee shop? Not really, but I get yelled at when I browse books in my underwear at Barnes & Noble. Touch lmao --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:925526929] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>DevsBro posted...</cite> <quote>Also, does Amazon have a coffee shop?</quote> Not really, but I get yelled at when I browse books in my underwear at Barnes & Noble.</quote> Touch lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheDarkCircle 08/02/19 2:10:37 PM #21:	It's also a great gift buying spot. I generally get people books as gifts (coffee table books, etc) and it's much harder doing that via amazon. A gift is all about presentation so I like to see the book in person to see if its impressive. Once I have it in hand at that point I buy it. Also, I work in entertainment and at times I've needed a play day of and can't wait for amazon. Standard novels and such though yeah amazon. <cite>TheDarkCircle posted [p:925526944] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>It's also a great gift buying spot. I generally get people books as gifts (coffee table books, etc) and it's much harder doing that via amazon. A gift is all about presentation so I like to see the book in person to see if its impressive. Once I have it in hand at that point I buy it. Also, I work in entertainment and at times I've needed a play day of and can't wait for amazon. Standard novels and such though yeah amazon.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Nintendo Master 08/02/19 2:12:17 PM #22:	If I buy books I almost always buy them from Barnes & Noble. I don't have Amazon Prime, and in my experience, for what I mostly buy (manga), it's been cheaper to buy from Barnes & Noble every time. I also like shopping there for tabletop games, and other stuff around Christmas time. --- He who laughs last thinks slowest. <cite>The Nintendo Master posted [p:925527002] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>If I buy books I almost always buy them from Barnes & Noble. I don't have Amazon Prime, and in my experience, for what I mostly buy (manga), it's been cheaper to buy from Barnes & Noble every time. I also like shopping there for tabletop games, and other stuff around Christmas time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 08/02/19 2:13:58 PM #23:	FrozenXylophone posted... What store is that? @FrozenXylophone Powell's City Of Books It's takes up an entire city block and has 5 or 6 floors. All sorts of books can be found there, from all sorts of Countries and years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1z_hhM8Wak" data-time=" --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:925527078] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>FrozenXylophone posted... </cite> <quote>What store is that?</quote> @FrozenXylophone Powell's City Of Books It's takes up an entire city block and has 5 or 6 floors. All sorts of books can be found there, from all sorts of Countries and years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1z_hhM8Wak" data-time=" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 08/02/19 2:14:33 PM #24:	I understand the appeal of Amazon, and I use it myself, but I wish there were more bookstores - especially mom & pop ones. --- It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:925527094] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>I understand the appeal of Amazon, and I use it myself, but I wish there were more bookstores - especially mom & pop ones.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/02/19 2:15:38 PM #25:	DevsBro posted... Questionmarktarius posted... Conception616 posted... Questionmarktarius posted... B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did. I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N. I like to troll thriftstores. Found a book about Sherman tanks for $12, that was running well over $100 on amazon at the time. At my thrift store, they don't even consider the actual value, length or condition of the book. $1 for paperback, $1.50 for hardback. Wait, no, it some other sort of second-hand store. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:925527123] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>DevsBro posted...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>Conception616 posted...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>B&N is the last one standing, and didn't oversaturate itself with locations like Gamestop did.</quote> I regularly buy books at my local Books-A-Million, its way better than B&N.</quote> I like to troll thriftstores. Found a book about Sherman tanks for $12, that was running well over $100 on amazon at the time.</quote> At my thrift store, they don't even consider the actual value, length or condition of the book. $1 for paperback, $1.50 for hardback.</quote> Wait, no, it some other sort of second-hand store.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
electricbugs2 08/02/19 2:16:54 PM #26:	Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows. --- Balenciaga hoodies and Gucci shoes #FreeMelly <cite>electricbugs2 posted [p:925527174] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DevsBro 08/02/19 2:25:31 PM #27:	electricbugs2 posted... Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows. I've never heard of it, at least. --- 53 LIII 0b110101 p16 0x35 <cite>DevsBro posted [p:925527539] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted...</cite> <quote>Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows.</quote> I've never heard of it, at least.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wetterdew 08/02/19 2:33:15 PM #28:	They've expanded way beyond just books, they also sell merchandise and board games and they tend to have a Starbucks inside. They don't have too many stores or too much competition. And there are still some people who like to go there to get physical books for themselves or as gifts. --- Touch fuzzy get dizzy. <cite>Wetterdew posted [p:925527868] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>They've expanded way beyond just books, they also sell merchandise and board games and they tend to have a Starbucks inside. They don't have too many stores or too much competition. And there are still some people who like to go there to get physical books for themselves or as gifts.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tullock 08/02/19 2:34:52 PM #29:	Bad_Mojo posted... @FrozenXylophone Powell's City Of Books It's takes up an entire city block and has 5 or 6 floors. All sorts of books can be found there, from all sorts of Countries and years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1z_hhM8Wak" data-time=" Hot damn. Guess I know where I have to visit soon --- ImgTC. <cite>tullock posted [p:925527948] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Bad_Mojo posted... </cite> <quote>@FrozenXylophone Powell's City Of Books It's takes up an entire city block and has 5 or 6 floors. All sorts of books can be found there, from all sorts of Countries and years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1z_hhM8Wak" data-time="</quote> Hot damn. Guess I know where I have to visit soon </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SwordMaster13X 08/02/19 2:38:30 PM #30:	FrozenXylophone posted... What if amazon put books in their walkin walkout stores. That would be interesting. Amazon does have bookstores. A couple but they havent done much to expand it. I work near a mall where one is at. Also Barnes and noble cafes are always full. --- Ask me about my community board https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1072-the-underground-garden <cite>SwordMaster13X posted [p:925528099] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>FrozenXylophone posted...</cite> <quote>What if amazon put books in their walkin walkout stores. That would be interesting.</quote> Amazon does have bookstores. A couple but they havent done much to expand it. I work near a mall where one is at. Also Barnes and noble cafes are always full.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
soulunison2 08/02/19 2:40:32 PM #31:	The strand >>>>>> <cite>soulunison2 posted [p:925528202] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>The strand >>>>>></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Roxborough4Ever 08/02/19 2:43:39 PM #32:	FrozenXylophone posted... You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book. https://twitter.com/MikeBullard1997/status/1151973253994438656 --- You feast on red herring because it is your birthright. <cite>Roxborough4Ever posted [p:925528347] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>FrozenXylophone posted...</cite> <quote>You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book.</quote> https://twitter.com/MikeBullard1997/status/1151973253994438656</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TerrifyingRei 08/02/19 2:46:11 PM #33:	electricbugs2 posted... Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows. Indigo/Chapters/Coles is a Canadian thing --- Heee~eeey The user formerly known as redeadlink https://imgtc.com/i/kQjcrkg.jpg - thanks DarkRobotisback <cite>TerrifyingRei posted [p:925528463] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted...</cite> <quote>Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows.</quote> Indigo/Chapters/Coles is a Canadian thing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IdiotMachine 08/02/19 3:48:26 PM #34:	Roxborough4Ever posted... FrozenXylophone posted... You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book. https://twitter.com/MikeBullard1997/status/1151973253994438656 This old man should learn how to type. --- https://imgur.com/XNEdLrJ <cite>IdiotMachine posted [p:925531091] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Roxborough4Ever posted...</cite> <quote>FrozenXylophone posted...</cite> <quote>You could buy the books way cheaper on amazon, but you cannot hold them in your hand and see if you like what is in said book.</quote> https://twitter.com/MikeBullard1997/status/1151973253994438656</quote> This old man should learn how to type.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cheese_Crackers 08/02/19 3:57:04 PM #35:	DevsBro posted... electricbugs2 posted... Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows. I've never heard of it, at least. Pretty sure its Canadian only. Coles and Chapters are both owned by Indigo. I work at a pretty large Chapters and last year was one of their worst financially. But that wasnt due to sales, reportedly they tried expanding too quickly. The location that I work at has roughly 60-70% of its square footage dedicated to books. They sell a really surprising amount of other stuff like clothes, home office stuff, etc. With books, were trained to make sure customers know that the online prices from Indigo are often cheaper. Theyre paying extra for the service experience, basically. The store has a Starbucks attached and a big table to sit and read in the back. I dont personally get it, but apparently many customers will pay a premium for the atmosphere and opportunity to relax and read a book in the store. Guessing that its the same with Barnes and Noble. We had a training summit recently and they focused on that exact thing, actually. They talked about how companies that sell necessities and those that sell total non-necessities are always the most successful. Those that try to operate in a grey area, at least with physical locations, always fall to the wayside. According to them. So Indigo and B&N lean into the premium but unnecessary aspect of it, and it seems to be working still. Also, no surprise that most of our customers are older and likely either dont want to / dont know how to shop online, or use bookstores as one place for social interaction. --- Though the fear of death is a common one, the fear of life is a more rational one. <cite>Cheese_Crackers posted [p:925531473] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>DevsBro posted...</cite> <quote>electricbugs2 posted...</cite> <quote>Does the States not have Chapters? Still going strong here. Then again Toys R Us is still hitting grand slams up here so who knows.</quote> I've never heard of it, at least.</quote> Pretty sure its Canadian only. Coles and Chapters are both owned by Indigo. I work at a pretty large Chapters and last year was one of their worst financially. But that wasnt due to sales, reportedly they tried expanding too quickly. The location that I work at has roughly 60-70% of its square footage dedicated to books. They sell a really surprising amount of other stuff like clothes, home office stuff, etc. With books, were trained to make sure customers know that the online prices from Indigo are often cheaper. Theyre paying extra for the service experience, basically. The store has a Starbucks attached and a big table to sit and read in the back. I dont personally get it, but apparently many customers will pay a premium for the atmosphere and opportunity to relax and read a book in the store. Guessing that its the same with Barnes and Noble. We had a training summit recently and they focused on that exact thing, actually. They talked about how companies that sell necessities and those that sell total non-necessities are always the most successful. Those that try to operate in a grey area, at least with physical locations, always fall to the wayside. According to them. So Indigo and B&N lean into the premium but unnecessary aspect of it, and it seems to be working still. Also, no surprise that most of our customers are older and likely either dont want to / dont know how to shop online, or use bookstores as one place for social interaction.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FFVII_REMAKE 08/02/19 3:59:54 PM #36:	Because it's essentially a free library that has all kinds of books. You can do homework there and it has a coffee shop. --- LA Clippers fan since 2019 https://i.imgtc.ws/UOwpJCI.jpg <cite>FFVII_REMAKE posted [p:925531576] in How is Bar... [t:77909571]...</cite> <quote>Because it's essentially a free library that has all kinds of books. You can do homework there and it has a coffee shop.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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