Books-A-Million, Inc. · Birmingham, AL United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): BAMM)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Books-A-Million is made for readers who aren't millionaires. The #3 US book chain (after Barnes & Noble and Borders ) has about 220 stores in some 20 southeastern states and the District of Columbia. Most of its outlets are superstores operating under the Books-A-Million and Books & Co. names and offer discounted books, magazines, music, DVDs, and general merchandise. Most locations also feature Joe Muggs cafes, which serve coffee and pastries. In addition to it superstores, Books-A-Million runs about 20 smaller-sized Bookland and Books-A-Million stores. Other operations include book wholesalers American Wholesale Book and Book$mart. Chairman Clyde Anderson and his family own about 51% of the firm. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Books-A-Million, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GS): BAMM Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $513.3 |
| 2009 Employees | 5,300 |
Books-A-Million, Inc. Executives
13 executives listed for Books-A-Million, Inc.'s Birmingham, AL location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Clyde Anderson | Network |
| CFO | Brian White | Network |
| EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer; President, Books-A-Million, Inc. Merchandising Group | Terrance Finley | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Books-A-Million, Inc.
Demand is driven by demographics and consumer income. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and marketing. Large companies can provide broader selections and lower prices. Small companies can compete by offering specialized products or serving a local market. The industry is labor-intensive: sales per employee are about $120,000. Sales per employee tend to be lower for smaller, independent bookstores. Major competitors include mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, Internet retailers, and mail order catalogs. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Books-A-Million, Inc. Competitors
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