"About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024."

Nice!

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/19/independent-bookstores-comeback

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Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail

About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation

The Guardian