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They may be packed, but that doesn't mean much by itself, because their book sales are in decline. The stores are relaxing but according to a friend who works t
by thematt 15y ago
They may be packed, but that doesn't mean much by itself, because their book sales are in decline. The stores are relaxing but according to a friend who works there -- many people go there just to browse it like a library, read for a few minutes and then go buy their stuff on Amazon.
- bryanlarsen 15y agoThat's what I try to do, but it often doesn't work. I walk in to Chapters thinking that I'll just order the books I want from the library. Then I start reading something and end up buying it because I need to finish it now, rather than waiting the day or two it would take to get it from the library...
- jseliger 15y agoread for a few minutes and then go buy their stuff on Amazon. BN.com has made its prices competitive with Amazon (finally!). I got an offer for a BN credit card, similar to the Amazon Visa, in the mail a few days ago. BN might finally be making a real play against Amazon. It might be too late, but it's nice to finally find them in the game. I wonder of BN's stores will evolve in an Apple Store-like direction, with physical book sales that happen to match online prices.
- r00fus 15y ago> It might be too late, but it's nice to finally find them in the game. I don't think it's too late - Amazon has a philosophy that seems to indicate different strengths than B&N. Apple has proven that brick&mortar stores combined with a powerful brand can work for content and device sales. Further, in order for B&N to thrive, Amazon doesn't have to lose...