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Books-A-Million, Inc. Company Profile
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.
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Contact Information
Address: 402 Industrial Ln.
Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone:205-942-3737
Fax:205-942-6601
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:January
Revenue (2009):513.30 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-4.10%)
Employees (2009):5,300
Employee Growth (1 yr):0.00%
Key People
Chairman, President, and CEO: Clyde B. Anderson
CFO: Brian W. White
VP Marketing: Jeff Skipper
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Specialty Retail, Other
Top Competitors
Amazon.com, Inc. (amzn)
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (bks)
Borders Group, Inc. (bgp)
 


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