Bargain book area remains ‘very busy’ |
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Friday, 04 March 2011 11:30 AM America/New_York | |
Stores pursue discount opportunities, urged to develop category systems
Bargain books remain a strong emphasis at Christian retail, with the category drawing attention at two recent industry events. Though attendance was down at the Inspirational Value Book Show (IVBS) in Atlanta, held Jan. 11-13, business was good, according to organizer Jerry Bloom, president of Treasures Media. Buyers’ pre-registration for the event—held in conjunction with Christian Trade Association International’s Marketsquare International for the first time—was down on last year’s show in Nashville, with the winter storm that hit the region keeping away a couple of discount exhibitors and some additional retailers. |
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