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What is happening to Books Kinokuniya's flagship store in Takashimaya?

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It is downsizing and part of the space will be taken over by a new cafe.

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What is the size of the Books Kinokuniya store in Takashimaya?

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38,000 square feet.

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Who is the landlord of the Books Kinokuniya store?

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Toshin Development.

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What did shoppers see at the store on February 16 and 17?

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Rows of empty shelves in the front quarter of the store.

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What did Books Kinokuniya say about challenges for book retailers?

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They said challenges are ever present for book retailers.

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What will the transformation of the store include?

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A new cafe that is separate from Books Kinokuniya.

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When is the new cafe expected to begin operations?

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Within the first half of 2025.

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What did Toshin Development say about Books Kinokuniya?

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It remains a key anchor tenant.

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What happened to Times Bookstores in 2024?

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It exited after nearly five decades of operations.

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What did a National Library Board survey find about adult reading habits?

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Only about one in three adults reported reading six books or more a year.