THIS BLOG would be nothing without you, its friends and supporters: thank you for all your encouragement over this past year. In recognition of your support (and rather than add to humanity’s carbon footprint by sending out dozens of cards that will mostly end up in recycling bins anyway) I’ve done my usual and bought … Continue reading
Posted in December 2010 …
Good News for Christian Retailers and Consumers as STL UK and Suppliers collaborate to absorb January’s VAT increase
STL UK HAVE ANNOUNCED that following consultations with their suppliers, “in the main” they will be absorbing January’s VAT increase by adjusting ex-VAT prices to keep VAT-inclusive prices for end consumers the same. Vatable items such as CDs, for instance, currently retailing at £14.99 will continue to retail at £14.99 by means of a behind-the-scenes adjustment … Continue reading
2010 and the Christian Book Trade: A Year according to the Web Stats
2010: how was it for you? The question’s a little premature, of course: we’ve still got a few days to go. But from a web stats perspective, here’s how it’s been in this little corner of the blogosphere, with the top ten posts as follows, set out as post date, title, page views. 26/01/10 Living Oasis: … Continue reading
Call to keep the light shining in Cupar, Fife
THE LIGHTHOUSE in Cupar, Fife, has become the latest Christian bookshop/café to feel the squeeze of the recession and has issued a call to the local community to use it or lose it. Launched in 1987, the shop celebrates its 23rd anniversary this month and is holding a special Christmas lunch today for those who … Continue reading
Unicorn Tree Books flooded by burst pipe but landlord, City of Lincoln Council, refuses to cover costs
DO YOU LIVE in or near Lincoln? If so, please consider contacting the City of Lincoln Council about their failure to take responsibility for a burst pipe that led to flooding, inconvenience, loss of sales and stock damage for their tenants in Lincoln Central Market this week, including our very own Melanie Carroll at Unicorn … Continue reading
