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American Booksellers Association
Coverage of American Booksellers Association in the Nexus archive.
- Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail
In 2025, 422 new independent bookstores opened in the U.S., marking a 31% increase from 2024, according to the American Booksellers Association. Despite predictions of retail consolidation led by Amazon and big chains, independent bookstores and other small businesses like restaurants and coffee shops are thriving.