Books-A-Million is closing its store in Hixson, Tenn., by the end of January, when its lease ends, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported. A going-out-of-business sale has already begun.
BAM v-p of marketing Melanie Smith told the newspaper that sales were "good" at the location, but, "We review our real estate portfolio. It's an ongoing thing based on demand. We have to make tough decisions. This was one."
BAM has another Chattanooga-area store, in Cleveland, Tenn.
BAM opened at the strip center 25 years ago and was co-anchor with Toys 'R' Us, but Toys 'R' Us closed in 2015 and was replaced by a Bargain Hunt store.