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From my point of view I think anything that draws customers in a store is a plus. I don't expect the agreement between Kobo and the independent book store association is going to have a dramatic affect for either independent book stores or Kobo. However, I do feel it's a positive step for both and represents progress.

I don't think Kobo bares the responsibility for insuring independent book stores survive the digital age, nor do I expect that independent book stores are looking for the Kobo agreement to dramatically change their current situations.

What I do know is I will be walking into an independent book store and making a purchase and I am happy that whatever markup/commission/cut involved is going to a local independent merchant.