Bookspeed Blog
Welcome to the Bookspeed Blog! We have big plans to share so much with our customers about us as a company, trends, key books and everything in between. Here at HQ, we have a wealth of knowledge accumulated from working in the industry for over 30 years and we thought it was about time we shared it with you.
Inside the trend – cosycore
2nd November 2023
Hygge, coorie, comfortcore, whatever you want to call it, cosiness is the mood of the moment. Let us guide you through this trend.
More than shopping - why retail creativity has never mattered more
23rd October 2023
We share our thoughts on how creativity is the secret to retail success in a changing world.
Our guide to great gifting
17th October 2023
We asked some of our team to reflect on what makes a great gift and share the books they’d most like to give and receive.
How social media is finding new audiences for poetry
27th September 2023
Why you shouldn't overlook poetry when selecting books for your product ranges.
Christmas trends to look out for
27th September 2023
As we enter the biggest gift-buying season of the year, we round up four Christmas trends that will be influencing consumers tastes this season.
Why selling books might be a better fit than you think
1st September 2023
Are you curious about selling books but not sure where to start? Maybe you have some doubts about how successful they will be. Let us bust some myths and persuade you that book retail can be for you.
Talking shop with Okells
31st August 2023
Mandy Okell talks us through the book range at Okells Garden Centre in Cheshire and it's not what you might expect.
What to expect when you work with Bookspeed
30th August 2023
Taking on a new supplier or product can sometimes feel like a leap of faith, especially if you’re new to selling books. To understand Bookspeed better, we wanted to share some aspects of our service that our customers most appreciate.
Our top children's picks for Halloween
24th August 2023
We have rounded up some of our favourite spooky children’s books for those retailers who want to embrace Halloween.
Highlights from our trade show ranges
16th August 2023
If you are still making your mind up about whether to visit our stand this September, here’s a sneak preview of some of the themes we will be focusing on.
Talking shop with Webbs
26th July 2023
Moving from a long-term supplier can be daunting for any buying team, but Webbs Buying Director Andy Wightson shares how a shift to Bookspeed better matched their product strategy.
Inside the trend - bowl food
18th July 2023
We’ve seen an increase in cookbooks focused on bowl food. So, we decided to look more closely at what’s going to help you decide if this is a trend to jump on.
