Issue 9   May 21, 2003 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 9  

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Freight Tip
Accessorial Charges
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by Barbara Smith

Accessorial charges are fees for a service rendered by a carrier secondary to a transportation service.  In other words, fees charged by the freight carrier for performing services beyond normal pickup and delivery. Read On!

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Classified Humor

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Industry Interview
Dee Mitchell, Half Price Books
www.HalfPriceBooks.com
by Maryellen Duckett

Half Price Books, the nation’s largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain, has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a converted Texas laundromat. And for all but two of the company’s 31 years, Dee Mitchell has been part of the Half Price Books team. In a recent conversation with Bargain Book News, Mitchell talked about the successful Half Price Books concept and its early dog days. Read On!
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Minding The Store
The 80 - 20 Rule
markzobrosky@aol.com

All of us have heard of the 80/20 rule or the 80/20 principal.  When it comes to retail, the principal applies just as well in the merchandising of your stores.  80% of your sales will come from 20% of your inventory!  To ensure that your customers have access to the twenty percent, highlight it in your store! Read On!
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Lynn Bond Out at Random House Value

Earlier this year Random House discontinued use of commissioned reps. Now they are replacing longtime employee, Lynn Bond. Lynn, president of Random House Value Publishing Division has been replaced by Sheryl Stebbins. Ms. Stebbins had recently been Vice President for Random House Reference Group.

 
In the News . . .
This week's In The News includes tidbits on Amazon.com, Book stocks, Books-A-Million, AAP, Harper, a word from Tom Peters and a link to a great article on the Maturing Book Buyer:Growing Market Opportunity for Independent Booksellers, by Michael F. Hoynes. Read On!
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Industry Trade Shows
Industry Trade Show Listings. Click here! If you know of a show that should be added to the listings please email valmay@tds.net.
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Trade Show Tips
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by Julia O'Conner

At a trade show, you have the golden opportunity to practice one-to-one marketing. Don’t assume your appearance at a trade show is just a short time and nobody remembers you. Read On!

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