The decision for a bookshop to move premises is never taken lightly and, natural disasters aside, often takes years of planning. Rent increases, accessibility, shop ambience and diversified revenue streams are the main reasons given for wanting to move premises. But is the grass always greener?
The Read set out to find out how the move to new premises had worked out for a number of New Zealand booksellers and why they decided to move in the first place. We thank Beattie & Forbes, The Booklover (pictured mid-move below), Penny's Bookstore in Hamilton, Take Note in Mairangi Bay and Scorpio Books for their time and contributions. Read On.
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