Helping indie bookstores thrive | Stripe
Published on
July 31, 2023
“What if we use the same tools that someone might use to disrupt an industry to actually reinforce it?”
More than half of all book sales now happen online. For local, independent bookstores that couldn’t meet inventory and shipping demands, ecommerce became an existential threat.
In 2020, Andy Hunter launched Bookshop.org, a company that helps independent bookstores thrive as the migration of consumer habits moves increasingly online. Over 80% of their profit margin is distributed to thousands of independent bookstores, helping booksellers take part in the online economy.
Learn more about Bookshop.org and Stripe: https://stripe.com/newsroom/stories/bookshop-and-stripe
