tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36622997.post8705832450179597868..comments2024-03-14T04:35:06.209+13:00Comments on Beattie's Book Blog - unofficial homepage of the New Zealand book community: Beattie's Book Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01505389626725979100noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36622997.post-53258788946890780272008-08-22T18:03:00.000+12:002008-08-22T18:03:00.000+12:00That is a pity and will miss Joan at Whitcoulls. ...That is a pity and will miss Joan at Whitcoulls. If you look at ARW management/exec now there's a total of about 3 months experience in the book trade, but no doubt the wisdom of MBAs and grocery chains will lead us into marvellous new world!<BR/><BR/>http://www.arw.co.nz/arw_group_executive_profiles.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.arw.co.nz/arw_group_management_profiles.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36622997.post-42306270702803805352008-08-21T23:10:00.000+12:002008-08-21T23:10:00.000+12:00That is a worry - I too hope Joan is going to car...That is a worry - I too hope Joan is going to carry on in the book trade somehow. <BR/>I was one happy employee when she hatched the idea for the wonderful Bennetts [proper] bookshops which sadly failed because of high Westfield rents.Bookbabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834221835700548580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36622997.post-63206484856906148452008-08-21T12:34:00.000+12:002008-08-21T12:34:00.000+12:00Stunning news. Joan has made a massive contributio...Stunning news. Joan has made a massive contribution to our book industry from a number of roles,-publishing,distribution and retail. <BR/>She also served as chair of the Board of Booksellers during interesting times in the early 90's,when chains started buying chains,and predictions of the end of the independent bookseller were rife. As a new and nervous bookseller at the time I certainly valued her sage and considered advice.<BR/>I only hope that she isn't lost to the trade for good and this only a temporary break. <BR/><BR/>John McIntyre<BR/><BR/>The Children's Bookshop <BR/>WellingtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com