Back to Basics: Indigo’s move to go private coupled with refocus on books sparks industry optimism
Independent booksellers’ top-selling Canadian titles of 2024
The 2024 lists are drawn from sales data gathered by Bookmanager from 258 independent Canadian booksellers.
Shop Talk: Beach Reads Bookshop
The idea for Beach Reads Bookshop can be traced back to early 2020, when the nearest chain bookstore to Anthony Randall and Robyn York – a Coles in nearby Simcoe, Ontario – closed for the last time.
CIBA launches new online directory of indies ahead of indie bookstore day
The directory includes independent bookstores across the country, though CIBA member stores have more detailed entries with photos and unique store descriptions.
Indigo agrees to Trilogy takeover
In a statement released on April 2, the company said it has entered into an agreement with Trilogy based on the unanimous recommendations of a special committee the board established to consider the proposal.
Shop Talk: Raven’s End Books
Winnipeg horror bookstore was born out of owner Chelsea McKee-Trenchard’s desire for change.
Shop Talk: Tap Town Books
Edmonton’s Glass Bookshop has closed
The store announced its sudden closure on social media platform X on February 2.
Indigo receives offer to go private
Indigo announced on Feb. 1 that Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments I.P. had made a non-binding offer to acquire all of the Indigo shares not already owned or controlled by Trilogy for $2.25 cash per share.
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