Books-A-Million

An Inside Look into an Army Startup, Coming December 12th

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

National security practitioners, business executives, leadership development professionals, and contemporary historians will be fascinated by these insights into the inner workings of a nascent Army organization as unit members navigate through complex obstacles.

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  • National security practitioners, business executives, leadership development professionals, and contemporary historians will be fascinated by these insights into the inner workings of a nascent Army organization as unit members navigate through complex obstacles.
  • Never before has such an unlikely group been able to accomplish so much in a short time frame while capturing the essence of entrepreneurship.
  • Learn how this group of innovators launched and delivered a new, effective, and unique product in the market."
  • Coming December 12th, 2023 by Koehler Publishing, order Green Light Go!

Strong Supply Chains: Kearney partners publish new book with 'an inspiring and practical vision' on how to rethink operations

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kearney is proud to announce the launch of Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations, a guide to navigating the supply chain turmoil of recent years and rethinking operations for competitive advantage in a volatile environment, authored by five Kearney partners.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kearney is proud to announce the launch of Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations, a guide to navigating the supply chain turmoil of recent years and rethinking operations for competitive advantage in a volatile environment, authored by five Kearney partners.
  • Published by Wiley , the book explores five principles—empowering the supply base, operating for the customer, building resilient teams, combining AI with human judgment, and embracing sustainability—to transform an operations strategy.
  • Early reviews for the book include:
    "Analytics and AI, among other technologies, can help businesses build a more agile and resilient supply chain.
  • – Dirk Holbach, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Henkel
    Strong Supply Chains Through Resilient Operations will be available from November 7 via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Bookshop.org, and more.

Penny-A-Page, The Hottest Used Book Promotion, Happening at 2nd & Charles

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

OREM, Utah, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The busiest day of the year at 2nd & Charles is officially on the docket: Penny-A-Page, happening on Saturday, October 7, at 2nd & Charles Orem.

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  • OREM, Utah, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The busiest day of the year at 2nd & Charles is officially on the docket: Penny-A-Page, happening on Saturday, October 7, at 2nd & Charles Orem.
  • Where miles of books are surrounded by pure, boundless energy, customers can purchase up to five books for just one cent per page during 2nd & Charles' inaugural Penny-A-Page in their new Orem location.
  • "Our loyal customers love it when we offer a discount on multiple books at the same time," says Eric Bishop, Senior Vice President at 2nd & Charles.
  • Come in, get lost, and find yourself at 2nd & Charles.

Books-A-Million Begins a New Chapter with Same- and Next-Day Delivery for Thousands of Items

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's National Read a Book Day—but there's no need to book it to the store for your next good read. Books-A-Million is turning the page by introducing same- and next-day delivery for customers across its 231 locations nationwide. Teaming up with Walmart GoLocal—Walmart's white-label, delivery-as-a-service platform—Books-A-Million customers are bound to embrace the joy of same- and next-day delivery for orders placed online.

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  • Books-A-Million is turning the page by introducing same- and next-day delivery for customers across its 231 locations nationwide.
  • Teaming up with Walmart GoLocal —Walmart's white-label, delivery-as-a-service platform—Books-A-Million customers are bound to embrace the joy of same- and next-day delivery for orders placed online.
  • "There's nothing better than curling up with your favorite book or exploring a new world for the first time.
  • "We're looking forward to powering Books-A-Million's same- and next-day delivery offering and helping them deliver for their customers."

2nd & Charles Announces New Store Opening with Exciting Launch Events in Orem, UT

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

OREM, Utah, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a place now in Utah where miles of books are surrounded by pure, boundless energy. Where shoppers find an enchanting journey through aisles of vinyl, video games, comic books, toys, autographed collectibles, rare finds, and so much more. A place where stories come to life, where impassioned super fans learn that their fandom has no limits.

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  • OREM, Utah, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a place now in Utah where miles of books are surrounded by pure, boundless energy.
  • Where shoppers find an enchanting journey through aisles of vinyl, video games, comic books, toys, autographed collectibles, rare finds, and so much more.
  • Located next to Michael's in the Family Center shopping mall, Orem will be 2nd & Charles' most western location to date.
  • We invite the Orem community to stay involved and up-to-date with store news and grand opening events by following Orem's 2nd & Charles social accounts:

Forbes Honors Books-A-Million in "America's Best In-State Employers" for Alabama

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million, a leading name in the retail book industry, is proud to announce its recent recognition by Forbes as one of Alabama's Best In-State Employers for 2023. Headquartered in Birmingham, the company ranks first in the Retail/Wholesale sector in the state and secured the second position among the 44 companies that made the list in Alabama.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million, a leading name in the retail book industry, is proud to announce its recent recognition by Forbes as one of Alabama's Best In-State Employers for 2023.
  • Headquartered in Birmingham, the company ranks first in the Retail/Wholesale sector in the state and secured the second position among the 44 companies that made the list in Alabama.
  • This year's ranking involved extensive surveys conducted across companies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey a total of 70,000 full- or part-time employees.

Books-A-Million Dubuque Holds Grand Opening Celebration for Its New Location!

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million Dubuque has relocated to a fresh new space just doors away from its longtime location inside Kennedy Mall. Serving the community since 2012, the company looks forward to many more years, just a few steps away.

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  • DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million Dubuque has relocated to a fresh new space just doors away from its longtime location inside Kennedy Mall.
  • Serving the community since 2012, the company looks forward to many more years, just a few steps away.
  • To celebrate the move, Books-A-Million Dubuque will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at the new store on Saturday, August 26, featuring valuable giveaways and fun activities.
  • Stay refreshed with cookies and popcorn as you explore the new space and mingle with neighbors and booksellers.

Summer Book Drive Held by Books-A-Million Amplifies Donations for Local Schools

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Friday, August 4, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million has launched its annual Summer Book Drive, a month-long charity event aimed at benefitting local schools in the communities we serve. All 200+ locations are receiving many donations from loyal customers in support of schools chosen by each store's bookselling team.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million has launched its annual Summer Book Drive, a month-long charity event aimed at benefitting local schools in the communities we serve.
  • All 200+ locations are receiving many donations from loyal customers in support of schools chosen by each store's bookselling team.
  • The objective behind the Summer Book Drive is twofold – first, to provide schools with much-needed donations from customers and, second, to raise awareness for their sponsored school and the school's causes through in-store features.
  • Serving communities with the Summer Book Drive since ­­­2014, the company looks forward to another successful summer of uniting books with students and the schools they attend.

2nd & Charles Receives Top Honors Among America's Best Bookstores

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2nd & Charles has earned a distinguished spot on Newsweek's list of America's Best Bookstores of 2023. The retailer's vast selection of used and collectible books and merchandise received top billing among bookstores and retailers nationwide.

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  • Culture-savvy 2nd & Charles ranks #1 among bookstores on the Newsweek list.
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2nd & Charles has earned a distinguished spot on Newsweek's list of America's Best Bookstores of 2023.
  • The retailer's vast selection of used and collectible books and merchandise received top billing among bookstores and retailers nationwide.
  • Approximately 140,000 evaluations were collected from survey participants who assessed bookstores in terms of Products, Customer Service, Atmosphere, Accessibility, and Shop Layout.

Penny-A-Page, The Hottest Used Book Promotion, Happening at 2nd & Charles

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Monday, July 31, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The busiest day of the year at 2nd & Charles is officially on the docket: Penny-A-Page, happening on Saturday, August 12, at all 2nd & Charles locations nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The busiest day of the year at 2nd & Charles is officially on the docket: Penny-A-Page, happening on Saturday, August 12, at all 2nd & Charles locations nationwide.
  • Where miles of books are surrounded by pure, boundless energy, customers can purchase up to five books for just one cent per page during 2nd & Charles' first-ever Penny-A-Page.
  • Yes, on a 250-page book, 2nd and Charles customers will pay just $2.50.
  • Come in, get lost, and find yourself at 2nd & Charles.