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.
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.
Talking shop with Teals
15th June 2023
How do you develop a book range when you’re responsible for sourcing multiple products with 100 different suppliers? We talk to our customer Sue Happs at Teals to learn more about her approach.
Sales-boosting merchandising tips for small spaces
25th May 2023
When you have a small space and an even smaller budget, implementing retail merchandising best practice can seem like a challenge. Bookspeed's Sinead shares some tips on how to make the most of your space and boost sales.
Inside the trend – gardening for healing
16th May 2023
With many people discovering the healing potential in gardens, we survey the trend for green wellbeing and why retailers should take note.
Talking shop with Logan Malloch
3rd May 2023
Scottish independent gift retailer Logan Malloch is more than a shop, but a key contributor to the local Edinburgh Leith community. We talked to co-owner Philip about how they made that journey and why books are an important part of what they do.
How to build a book range that sells
13th April 2023
Whether you want to breathe new life into an existing book range or are seeking to introduce books, our Senior Key Account Manager Angus shares some tips to get you started.
Are consumers abandoning aspiration for authenticity?
27th March 2023
How is are cost-of-living concerns shaping consumer behaviour? We did some analysis drawing from our own sales data.
Crafting the gift of good food
28th February 2023 |kitchen press, seasonal soups, seasonal salads
What makes a cookbook special? We talked to Kitchen Press founder Emily Dewhurst for a behind-the-scenes look at their approach to publishing unique, accessible recipe books that tell the stories of people and places making great food.
Talking Shop with My Small World
13th February 2023
We talked to My Small World's Dawn and Romilly to learn more about how they create retail magic.
Talking shop with the Natural History Museum
15th January 2023
We spoke to Natural History Museum buyer Ben Gibson to find out what helps them to boost sales.
Talking shop with Papyrus
6th January 2023
In our new Talking Shop blog series, we chat books, retail and community with long-standing customer Fiona from Papyrus in the West End of Glasgow.
Five perfect product partners for books
8th November 2022
Whether you are looking to curate inspirational gift bundles or are considering adding books to your product ranges for the first time, here are some suggestions that might just spark the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
