Independent Bookstore Day: US bookstores up 70% in six years, battle Amazon
Independent Bookstore Day provides a boost to small retailers as they take on Amazon. The number of bookstores in the United States has increased by about 70% over the past six years, reversing a 20-year decline. The event highlights the resilience of independent bookshops and their strategies to compete with the e-commerce giant.
Key facts
- Independent Bookstore Day gives stores a boost
- Bookstores in the US have increased by about 70% in six years
- The number of bookstores had been declining for 20 years
- Independent retailers are battling Amazon
Entities
Institutions
- Amazon
- Fast Company
- ArtsJournal
Locations
- United States