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.
Book biz optimistic about Mastermind sale
Less than two weeks after specialty retailer Mastermind Toys announced it had obtained creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), a Canadian company announced it will be acquiring the beleaguered toy retailer.
Independent booksellers’ top-selling Canadian titles of 2023 so far
The top-selling titles from Canadian-owned publishers have remained quite consistent throughout the year.
B.C. authors shortlisted for Pacific Northwest Book Awards
Publishers optimistic about Indigo’s refocus on books
Newly reinstated CEO Heather Reisman told industry members in an online session last week that the company is looking to refocus on books and increase their portion of Indigo’s sales to 65 to 70 per cent.
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