it's not a place they have to go, it's a place they want to go. 'I think years ago, the perception of the bookstore was the place I have to go to buy my books which are overpriced. They think really of us as the village green and the place they want to go and hang out. Joel Friedman, v-p and chief merchandising officer for B&N College told Racked that the addition is not indicative of a move away from its mission as a bookseller: 'I don't think we've come across that at all, in terms of how are stores are viewed, whether it's by the clients or what we hear from the students.

Piloted at the B&N Emory University and Southern Methodist University bookstores, The Glossary has since expanded to the campuses of Tulane University and the College of William & Mary, with plans to open a location in August on the campus of the University of California at Riverside. Pretty soon they're not customers, they're your friends.'īarnes & Noble College has launched The Glossary, a distinct store within select B&N College bookstores offering students the opportunity 'to explore, sample and purchase a wide variety of mass and prestige beauty products on a growing number of college campuses nationwide,' according to the company. You grow to know them-whose father is into history, who loves mysteries. its location on one of the busiest intersections in downtown, the Bookmark has great visibility from both Avenue G and the side street, making it easy to find for both vehicle and foot traffic.' Howard said a strong customer base is also in place: 'The people are already coming in. Having worked with the Howards through the years in different capacities, I've been able to see them grow the business, and customer service is always the number one priority. Like now is the right time to turn it over, hopefully, to someone else.' Tim Gobble, executive director of Fort Madison Partners, said the Bookmark 'has been in integral part of the Main Street district since they opened in 1994-taking over the previous bookstore-and have really made it their own. It's been fun and I'll miss it, but it's time,' said Howard of her decision to sell, adding that when she first opened it 'seemed like the right time then too. The Daily Democrat reported that owner Bonnie Howard opened the bookshop in 1994, 'striking out on her own after working seven years as a dental assistant as well as other retail jobs.' Because the space is leased, only the inventory is for sale, but the store's downtown location at the corner of Eighth Street and Avenue G is part of the draw. The Bookmark, Fort Madison, Iowa, has been put up for sale.

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