Thread: Amazon takes over university's textbook sales operation
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Old 01-16-2015, 10:12 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by Calenorn View Post
Anyone visited a college lately? The bookstore is far from an anachronism, it is a GIANT CASH COW! It's not about the books, it's about tee shirts and snacks and "oh, I forgot to bring a trash can."

No, college bookstores aren't going away any time soon. One company that knows this, and has bought into the business heavily, is Barnes & Noble. They're on dozens of major college campuses.

This initiative by Amazon is clearly a dagger pointed at B&N's heart.

Another one.

It almost makes me feel bad for them.
They're only taking over the textbook sales.
Follet is still going to be selling the licensed t-shirts and trash cans.

For now.
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