Bookstore sales continued their strong rebound in 2021 over 2020 in November. Preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate bookstore sales were $709 million, up 43% over the $496 million in sales from November 2020.
This increase followed a 53% sales jump for year-to-year October sales.
more at source: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/88309-bookstore-sales-jumped-in-november.html
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