Bookselling This Week - Affinity Programs

Five Added to Consultation Station

rosemary — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:57:38 +0000

Joining previously announced ABA affiliated business solution partners, POS vendors, and others at the Winter Institute 8 Consultation Station will be representatives of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, BookExpo America, Ingram, LIBRIS, and Rafter.com.

PartnerShip Sheds Light on FedEx and UPS Rate Increases for 2013

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:32:53 +0000

As in years past, many small package shipping services and lanes will feature rate increases greater than the average increases the carriers have announced. But this year PartnerShip’s analysis shows the increases are somewhat lower on the more expensive premium services and are higher on deferred services.

Discount on Espresso Book Machine Doubled

rosemary — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:14:54 +0000

On Demand Books has announced a new discount for ABA member bookstores that purchase or lease the Espresso Book Machine before August 1, 2013.

Constant Contact Rebates to Be Sent in July

rosemary — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:19:28 +0000

Later this month, bookstores that participated in ABA’s Constant Contact affinity program between April 30, 2011, and April 30, 2012, will receive a rebate check equivalent to their average monthly payment to Constant Contact over the 12-month period.

ABA Booksellers Lounge: The Place to Chat, Relax, Learn

rosemary — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:32:12 +0000

The ABA Booksellers Lounge (Room 1E07/08 of the Javits Center) will be the place for member booksellers to have their questions answered by ABA and IndieCommerce staff, learn about products and services, have a snack, and relax in a comfy chair.

Constant Contact CEO Offers Advice on Winning in a Socially Connected World

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:26:53 +0000

Gail F. Goodman, president and CEO of Constant Contact, explains why companies should consider online tools an essential part of maintaining and strengthening relationships with customers and how bookstores in particular can put her advice into practice.

Arizona School Censorship Protested by ABFFE and Others

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:51:05 +0000

Dozens of national organizations and several ABA member booksellers have joined together to protest the banning of books used for the Mexican American Studies program in the Tucson Unified School District.

FedEx and UPS Raise Rates for 2012

rosemary — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:05:51 +0000

Beginning January 2, 2012, the cost of envelope and small package shipping via FedEx or UPS is going up.

Wi7 Consultation Station: Make Appointments Now

rosemary — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:10:43 +0000

Booksellers should schedule appointments now to meet with representatives from more than 15 service providers at the Winter Institute’s Consultation Station on Thursday, January 19.

Stocking Up: Engelbreit Gift Certificates & IndieBound Bags

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:33:30 +0000

Preparing for the holiday season? Don’t forget to stock up on Mary Engelbreit’s “A Book Is a Present You Can Open Again and Again” paper gift certificates and IndieBound bags.