Wollongong collective launches bookshop, workshop space
A new community collective called Society City is establishing a secondhand bookshop in Wollongong. The member-run collective will operate the bookshop, and will also offer up the space for people...
Melbourne bookshop Collected Works to close in November
Melbourne bookshop Collected Works will not be renewing its current lease, according to owner Kris Hemensley, who runs the shop with his wife, Loretta. Currently situated in the historic Nicholas...
Robinsons launches ‘Colour your world’ campaign with TV advertising
Independent bookselling chain Robinsons Bookshop has this week launched a new campaign called ‘Colour your world’, led by a television commercial airing on Channel 10 in Melbourne. The campaign aims...
Matilda’s Books to close
Matilda’s Books in Mount Waverley, Victoria, is due to close in a few months time, after 22 years. Julie McInnes, who has owned the bookstore for five years, announced the...
Bookseller’s diary: Paul Macdonald of The Children’s Bookshop
A 60-person function room, a 300-strong schools base and an artist-in-residence are all part of The Children’s Bookshop’s unique service. Owner Paul Macdonald shares his bookseller’s diary. The Children’s Bookshop...
Bookshop succession planning
With the retail sector in the doldrums, the mere mention of succession planning can cause a bookshop owner’s brow to furrow. Rebecca Butterworth spoke to several booksellers about their long-term...