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.
Trendspotting – Micro-gatherings
8th December 2025
Party season is in full swing! And the hottest new venue? Your own kitchen table. Consumers are reimagining what socialising...
Tips to maximise your sales this Christmas
4th December 2025
Here are some tips from our team to help keep your stock levels on track and your sales flowing.
Why food writing is so hot right now
28th November 2025
Bookspeed product expert Katie shares her passion for Anthony Bourdain's writing, and why food writing is popular with such a broad range of customers.
How Bookspeed can support your Christmas sales
27th October 2025
It’s the most important time of the year for retailers. Here’s how we can support you this Christmas:
How Halloween is evolving as a consumer event
10th September 2025
Beyond mass produced costumers and pumpkins, we explore Halloween’s gift and lifestyle retail potential.
Four products you can’t ignore for new-term sales
13th August 2025
As parents and young people get ready for a new academic year, retailers have an opportunity to attract sales with some essential products.
Talking shop with Sir John Soane's Museum
8th August 2025
Books are among the bestsellers at the Sir John Soane’s Museum shop, so we talked to Retail Manager Kate about why they are such a great fit for the museum’s retail strategy.
The retail superpowers you need to boost sales
22nd May 2025
We share the five super-skills that every retailer should have in their locker when sales need a boost.
Talking shop with Museum of the Home
22nd April 2025
What are the secrets behind developing an award-winning retail experience? We asked the Museum of the Home Retail Manager Elizabeth King to tell us all about how to transform the museum shop into part of the visitor experience.
How to make your garden centre book range unique
18th April 2025
Customers want to feel inspired when they visit their local garden centre, so here are our tips on how books can be part of a curated retail experience that boosts dwell time and leads to more sales.
Trendspotting - Korean Culture
25th March 2025
In the first in our trendspotting series, we take a deep dive into why the spotlight has been shining on all things Korean.
How to curate a book range with commercial impact
10th March 2025
We asked our Key Account Manager Chris to share his tips on how to develop a book range with commercial impact for heritage retail.
