Waterstones Opening in Another Town That Lost an Indie

Waterstones will open a bookstore in Yarm, in northern England, this coming Saturday, at least the fourth store the company has opened recently in towns where independents have closed, the Bookseller reported.

Manager Michael Howlett said, "We open our new bookshop in Yarm with a great sense of pride. It's a privilege to restore a dedicated bookshop to the town, and with its thriving high street and strong sense of community, it's long been our ambition to do so. When this building became available, we jumped at the chance to make it our own, and we are very much looking forward to giving this beautiful market town the specialist bookshop it deserves."

The 1,400-square-foot store is in a former bank building and will carry fiction, history, transport, local interest and "a comprehensive food and drink selection," Waterstones said. There will also be a strong children's section and regular storytime sessions. The store will celebrate the opening with a visit from Spot the Dog and coloring and crafting activities.

In the past several years, Waterstones has opened several stores that don't use the Waterstones name, including the Rye Bookshop, Harpenden Books and the Southwold Bookshop.

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