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Famous Bookstore Failures: The Rise and Fall of Literary Retail Giants
The bookselling industry has seen dramatic changes over the decades, with many once-dominant retailers closing their doors forever. This trivia question explores the fascinating history of one of the most spectacular collapses in literary retail. Test your knowledge about the business side of books and how changing consumer habits, digital disruption, and management decisions have reshaped the literary marketplace.
Which major bookstore chain, founded in 1971 and once America's second-largest bookseller with over 700 stores, filed for bankruptcy in 2011 after failing to adapt to digital reading trends?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Borders Group', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Books-A-Million', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Crown Books', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Waldenbooks', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |