Fixtures for Sale:

City Lights Bookstore in Sylva, North Carolina is closing its sister store,  Catching Light Books in nearby Cullowhee. They are liquidating assets which include an Anthology POS system, some lovely trade fixtures, and the remaining merchandise (New, Used, and Non-book items; original cost ~$10K). See the list at their shared Google Drive folder 

Turnrow Books for Sale

Turnrow Book Co., the 13-year-old independent bookstore located in Greenwood, MS is officially for sale. Owner Fred Carl, Jr. is currently working with his General Manager and accountant to finalize the valuation and asking price.

Turnrow was founded by Jamie and Kelly Kornegay in 2006. Since then, Turnrow has been the Delta's headquarters for new books for adults and children, signings by major authors, community events, live music, and art exhibitions. Turnrow survived the financial crisis of 2008 and the rise of Amazon by adapting to online sales and curating an ever-evolving inventory of hand-selected books by its small staff. Frequently mentioned in national media as "the most beautiful bookstore in America" Turnrow has featured all manner of author visits, from intimate conversations to large-scale talks or panels with over 150 guests. Turnrow has hosted events with 3 Man Booker Prize winners, 4 Pulitzer Prize winners, 2 National Book Award winners, 1 Newberry Medal winner, 1 Caldecott Medal winner, and 3 James Beard Award winners. In the past four years, Turnrow has stepped up its commitment to local schools, bringing authors to visit with students and stocking classrooms and libraries with new books. One year ago, Turnrow was featured by the American Booksellers Association at its annual Winter Institute, which brought over a hundred booksellers and publishers from around the world to tour the store and downtown Greenwood. Turnrow was honored as Main Street Greenwood’s Retailer of the Year for 2017 and as the Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year for 2018.

Serious inquiries should be directed to turnrow@turnrowbooks.com or by calling (662) 453-5995.

Now Hiring: General Manager, Turnrow Books

Turnrow is also hiring a full time General Manager. The General Manager position would report to the store owner, unless the potential owner decides to assume the General Manager role.

Position Details:
Location: Turnrow Books, 304 Howard St. Greenwood, MS  38930
Employment Status: Year-round, full-time
Hours/week: 40-50
Pay: competitive manager’s salary

Position Summary:
This is a retail business General Manager position. The primary focus of this position is to manage all day-to-day administrative tasks for a retail bookstore. The General Manager is responsible for managing a part-time staff of 4-6 employees who serve as frontline booksellers, event coordinators, and shipping/receiving managers. The General Manager performs all bookkeeping and financial duties, including payroll, banking, payables, invoicing, and some accounting processes. The General Manager will also build enduring relationships with community leaders and local press contacts to guarantee high visibility for Turnrow’s events. It is essential that this individual continually works to engage customers and ensure that we provide the highest quality customer service. The General Manager must be able to work as a peer with the managers of Turnrow’s Café and Gallery. This individual will also be responsible for processing sales and transactions. This position reports to Store Owner.

Essential Functions:

• Manage all retail activity and inventory for independent bookstore
• Supervise diverse staff of 4-6 part-time employees, including frontline booksellers and shipping manager
• Coordinate over 50 events per year, including author signings, live music, community functions, street festivals, and off-site sales
• Communicate effectively and promptly with publisher and press contacts
• Manage all day-to-day financial activities of a retail business
• Uphold high customer service expectations
• Assist customers on the sales floor
• Process sales and transactions with efficiency and accuracy

Preferred Requirements / Qualifications:

• Demonstrated bookselling or literary experience, especially in Mississippi and/or Southern markets
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Advanced business computer literacy with emphasis on Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and POS systems
• Proficient experience in shipping and receiving freight, from customer mailings to high-volume shipments
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Physical requirements – must be able to lift 20lbs. and stand for extended periods of time

Additional Expectations

• Scheduling commitment required: must be able to work 40+ hours per week, not including evening events or off-site sales.
• Expected to start in August of 2019. Training can take place in late July

Serious inquiries should also be directed to turnrow@turnrowbooks.com or by calling (662) 453-5995.