How three associations are using education, innovation and other tools to help member companies stay competitive into the future The death notice for independent bookstores has been written several times, but always prematurely. The afflictions: First big box retailers, then online commerce, then e-books. Teicher Matheny Kneiss But so far this decade, more bookstores are opening than closing each year. The survival—even revival—of the indies is due in no small part to the American Booksellers Association. The trade group refocused its efforts to help members compete in a constantly changing marketplace. "Our current trajectory emanated out of some tough… Read More