Bookshop Platform Gives Independent Booksellers A Way To Sell Online

The video discusses the challenges faced by local indie bookstores in adapting to online sales, leading to the creation of Bookshop, an online platform that supports local bookstores without requiring them to manage their own digital sales. Bookshop partners with Ingram, a major book wholesaler, to handle orders and distribution. Since its launch, Bookshop has rapidly grown, generating significant revenue for independent bookstores and capturing a portion of Amazon's market share. The video highlights the importance of continued support for local bookstores, even as market conditions change.

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