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Originally Posted by rcentros
The mega-stores, with extended hours and a coffee shop, software shop, etc., were very successful at one time. I remember going into them and browsing for hours. Borders and Barnes & Noble did well with them. "Did" — past tense. There used to be four or five rows of computer books alone — now maybe a small row and a half. It would probably be a good idea to down-size the stores at this point, but I don't think ego was involved. Hopefully they don't downsize so much that going into the stores is a waste of time, though.
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I think that mega stores that cater to the social aspects of reading much like the old B&N did could be successful. Coffee shop, seats for a book club or just reading, order a book and have it delivered at home. You would need to customize it to the local clientele.
The other thing that I hope is that they will dramatically improve the ebook store.