Books-A-Million to Open New Location in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.Business Editors BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002 Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:BAMM BAMM British Association of Medical Managers BAMM Bay Area Model Mugging (now Impact Bay Area) BAMM Beta and Advection Model - Medium BAMM Bay Area Math Meet (San Francisco, CA) ) will open a 12,500-square-foot store in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Murrells Inlet is a census-designated place (CDP) in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 5,519 at the 2000 census. It was once primarily a fishing village, but has built up in modern time, along with the rest of the Grand Strand into a popular , this month. The new store, located in Inlet Square Mall, will replace the Bookland Book´land` n. 1. (O. Eng. Law) Charter land held by deed under certain rents and free services, which differed in nothing from free socage lands. This species of tenure has given rise to the modern freeholds. that is currently open. Books-A-Million owns and operates 209 locations in 18 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). . This is Books-A-Million's 10th location in South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. . "Books-A-Million is thrilled to expand our presence in Murrells Inlet," said Clyde B. Anderson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Books-A-Million. "We have been very proud of the Bookland in the area and believe customers will find that the Books-A-Million store will carry on the tradition of selling great books at low prices." Books-A-Million, one of the nation's leading book retailers, selected the Murrels Inlet location based on a variety of factors including success of the Bookland in the area, neighboring neigh·bor n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. retailers, demographics and traffic patterns. With over 85,000 titles Books-A-Million will offer Murrells Inlet residents an expansive selection of books, magazines, collectibles, gifts and much more. Everyday discounts include 30% off hardback and paperback bestsellers, plus an extra 10% off everything in the store with a Books-A-Million Millionaire's Club Card. For those seeking inspiration, Books-A-Million's Faithpoint section includes a large assortment of Bibles, reference books, devotional de·vo·tion·al adj. Of, relating to, expressive of, or used in devotion, especially of a religious nature. n. A short religious service. de·vo titles and Christian fiction. Kids-A-Million's fun activity area, weekly events and over ten thousand titles to choose from will help nurture kid's love of reading. Magazine lovers will enjoy looking over Books-A-Million's extensive selection of magazines covering everything from fashion to sports, home to travel and art to electronics. Joe Muggs Cafe, the store's full line coffee and espresso bar The espresso bar is a type of coffeehouse that specializes in coffee beverages made from espresso. Originating in Italy, the espresso bar has spread throughout the world in various forms. , provides customers with a warm and inviting place to relax. With fresh roasted coffee and a wonderful selection of coffee drinks, Joe Muggs is sure to become a favorite destination for the coffee lover. Books-A-Million, Inc., is one of the leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates 209 stores in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates four distinct store formats, including large superstores operating under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co., traditional bookstores and combination book and greeting card stores, both operating under the name Bookland and Joe Muggs Newsstands. |
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