The State of Independent Bookselling in Canada 2020

The follow up to the 2018 study, What’s in Store, offers new insights into independent bookstores in Canada. Based on survey results from English-language independent booksellers, this study shares information on operating expenses and processes, revenue and profit margins, and more. It also delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bookselling: both what has been difficult and what changes independent bookstores intend to keep.

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