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.
Why work with a book wholesaler
3rd February 2025
Using a specialist wholesaler is a route many retailers choose to source books. Find out why it makes sense.
Talking shop with Logie Timber
28th October 2024
We believe that books can be sold anywhere, and sawmill Logie Timber is proof of that. We talked to their Retail Manager Crissy MacBeath to find out more.
The Bookspeed classics that keep selling
18th October 2024
We reminisce over some classic Bookspeed bestsellers and share some alternatives to try if you'd like to freshen up your range.
How to select your first book range
12th July 2024
Here are some of our top tips on what you should consider when developing your first book range.
How books can keep you on-trend
17th June 2024
Books can be a low-risk way to help your product ranges stay relevant amidst a revolving door of social media inspired trends. We show you how.
Four summer occasions for gift retail
9th May 2024
Gift buying is a year-round consumer activity, and the summer season offers its own set of occasions to inspire gifts. We look at four summer opportunities for great gifts.
How to boost book sales online
23rd April 2024
Retailers can't always rely on passing footfall so how can you use digital tools to boost your book sales?
Talking shop with Continuum Group
6th March 2024
We talked to Continuun Group's Erica Lee about why books are a staple of their visitor attraction ranges.
Talking shop with Everyone Active
21st February 2024
We speak to leisure centre network Everyone Active about why they’re making books part of their retail offering.
Three things to review to help your books sell faster
20th February 2024
It doesn't happen very often, but if your books are slow to sell, we have some suggestions to help you turn things around.
Talking shop with Leisure and Culture Dundee
7th November 2023
We talked to Leisure and Culture Dundee's Paul Campbell to learn more about how he approaches retail across three heritage sites.
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.
