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Barnes & Noble Closes Spartanburg Store; Local Bookstore Sees Sales Rise

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What happened

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Barnes & Noble closed its Spartanburg location. The Hub City Writers Project, which operates the Hub City Bookshop, is filling the market role. The Hub City Bookshop has reported increases in both sales and event participation since the national brand closed its store.

From postandcourier.com

Why it matters

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The closure contributes to a national trend of independent bookstores increasing their presence, with hundreds of new shops opening last year. The Hub City Bookshop has seen its sales steadily increase, and the organization states it can fill the full-service role previously held by Barnes & Noble.

From postandcourier.com

Who's involved

  • SpartanburgThe city where Barnes & Noble operated and where the local bookstore is located.
  • Barnes & NobleThe American book retailer that closed its Spartanburg location.
  • Hub City Writers ProjectThe nonprofit organization operating the bookstore that took over the market role.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Hub City Writers ProjectSpeculative

    Hub City Writers Project might see increased revenue and competitive position due to the market void left by Barnes & Noble.

  • Barnes & NobleSpeculative

    Barnes & Noble might face immediate revenue loss from the closure of the Spartanburg location.

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