So what's going to happen to Waterstones?
Discussion
Given the closure of many highstreet shops including HMV where do you guys see Waterstones in the next few years?
Will it continue to be open or is it for the inevitable high jump?
I've already stated on the Books Vs Kindle thread that I'm a big fan of paper books, Kindle doesn't really do it for me.
In Camden we have two book shops, a Waterstones and directly opposite a 'Book Warehouse'. The latter seems to stock random titles in many different genres. The prices are quite reduced compared to the rrp - typically £3.99+. I can visit every week and buy a few books that take my fancy to the extent I have a huge pile of books in my 'to read' list. These are always spur of the moment purchases. For example on Saturday I ended up with 7x books, total cost £26ish.
Waterstones however, I can't remember the last time I went in. I think it was to compare/contrast the Rough Guide/Lonely Planet to Germany. In the end I ordered it from Amazon as it was >£5 cheaper. I certainly couldn't tell you what the last book I bought from Waterstones was.
Plenty of opinion on the net in terms of reviews/recommendations so I'm not sure where Waterstone's USP will come from.
Would love to hear your opinions.
Will it continue to be open or is it for the inevitable high jump?
I've already stated on the Books Vs Kindle thread that I'm a big fan of paper books, Kindle doesn't really do it for me.
In Camden we have two book shops, a Waterstones and directly opposite a 'Book Warehouse'. The latter seems to stock random titles in many different genres. The prices are quite reduced compared to the rrp - typically £3.99+. I can visit every week and buy a few books that take my fancy to the extent I have a huge pile of books in my 'to read' list. These are always spur of the moment purchases. For example on Saturday I ended up with 7x books, total cost £26ish.
Waterstones however, I can't remember the last time I went in. I think it was to compare/contrast the Rough Guide/Lonely Planet to Germany. In the end I ordered it from Amazon as it was >£5 cheaper. I certainly couldn't tell you what the last book I bought from Waterstones was.
Plenty of opinion on the net in terms of reviews/recommendations so I'm not sure where Waterstone's USP will come from.
Would love to hear your opinions.
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