Bookspeed Blog
Welcome to the Bookspeed Blog! We have big plans to share so much with our customers about us as a company, trends, key books and everything in between. Here at HQ, we have a wealth of knowledge accumulated from working in the industry for over 30 years and we thought it was about time we shared it with you.
Building a book range for the Scottish tourist and heritage market
9th January 2024
We asked Bookspeed's Angus Reid to share his thoughts on what makes a great book range for the Scottish tourist market.
Best books for a Christmas Eve box
9th November 2023
Christmas Eve boxes have become a modern-day festive tradition, so we rounded up some books and products that will appeal to anyone looking for great-value items to put inside them.
Talking shop with Leisure and Culture Dundee
7th November 2023
We talked to Leisure and Culture Dundee's Paul Campbell to learn more about how he approaches retail across three heritage sites.
Inside the trend – cosycore
2nd November 2023
Hygge, coorie, comfortcore, whatever you want to call it, cosiness is the mood of the moment. Let us guide you through this trend.
More than shopping - why retail creativity has never mattered more
23rd October 2023
We share our thoughts on how creativity is the secret to retail success in a changing world.
How social media is finding new audiences for poetry
27th September 2023
Why you shouldn't overlook poetry when selecting books for your product ranges.
Why selling books might be a better fit than you think
1st September 2023
Are you curious about selling books but not sure where to start? Maybe you have some doubts about how successful they will be. Let us bust some myths and persuade you that book retail can be for you.
Talking shop with Okells
31st August 2023
Mandy Okell talks us through the book range at Okells Garden Centre in Cheshire and it's not what you might expect.
What to expect when you work with Bookspeed
30th August 2023
Taking on a new supplier or product can sometimes feel like a leap of faith, especially if you’re new to selling books. To understand Bookspeed better, we wanted to share some aspects of our service that our customers most appreciate.
Behind the collection – our trade show ranges
2nd August 2023
We asked Senior Key Account Manager Gavin to share some insights into how we decide what books make the cut for our trade show ranges.
Talking shop with Webbs
26th July 2023
Moving from a long-term supplier can be daunting for any buying team, but Webbs Buying Director Andy Wightson shares how a shift to Bookspeed better matched their product strategy.
Talking shop with Teals
15th June 2023
How do you develop a book range when you’re responsible for sourcing multiple products with 100 different suppliers? We talk to our customer Sue Happs at Teals to learn more about her approach.
