Google launched its new Google eBookstore on December 6, 2010, also offering a new Google web reader with free apps for Apple and Android. Google has also partnered indy bookstores Powell’s, Alibris, and set of participating members – currently 220 stores — of the American Booksellers Association, allowing the booksellers to sell Google eBooks on their [...]

In the wake of disappointing sales for the second quarter, Borders Group has announced plans to expand non-book products in many of their 679 stores. CEO Mike Edwards said, “We are taking steps to transform our retail model, in part through high-impact strategic partnerships, like Build-A-Bear Workshop, that enable us to offer a compelling mix [...]

The Barnes & Noble board of directors stated Tuesday, August 5, 2010 that it will consider the sale of the nationwide bookstore chain in a “bid to increase shareholder value.” The board says that Barnes & Noble shares are “significantly undervalued.” The company is still “exploring all strategic alternatives,” and plans to invest $140 million [...]