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“We can no longer compete with the internet”

"we can no longer compete: This article explores the topic in depth.

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Since 1994, Jean-François Chou had held the emblematic Bouquinerie Book’in, at 17 boulevard Amiral Courbet, in Nîmes. Similarly, Trade will close in October. Similarly,

He announced it in a Facebook message. Therefore, Jean-François Chou, nicknamed “Jeff”, will close the doors of his Book’in boutique in early October. Similarly, A heartbreak for the merchant, who has lived this adventure for 31 years. Similarly, “”I have no choice but to close. the turnover has dropped considerably for a few years, especially since 2024“He explains (see video below). “For three years, our sales have dropped by 50 %”, he adds. A boutique renowned for its literary and musical treasures. Books, discs and vinyls are stored with nearly 30,000 references available.

In question, the boom of online merchant sites. When he opened, the Internet did not exist, but thereafter, the competition became too “we can no longer compete large for his physical shop. The merchant lightens us: “You can’t have everything in stores, and the best deals are often on the internet.”

More than a shop: a place of sharing – "we can no longer compete

This adventure was above all human for Jean-François: “It was a superb experience. fabulous exchanges, I made customers happy and they made me happy.”

Book'iin interior
Customers benefit from destocking before the final closure. • Corentin Richard

For 31 years. he has had a very strong relationship with his customers: “I like to chat with them, exchange, learn, but also teach them. I loved advising them, something that we do not find on the internet.”

He was present in the hearts of people, some grew up with the shop. “I still have a certain pride. I am happy with what I have been able to accomplish during all these years”he “we can no longer compete explains.

Book'in: books, vinyls and CDs
A wide variety of books, CDs and vinyls. • Corentin Richard

Before turning the page, Book’in liquids his stock with reductions up to 50 %. “You have to empty everything by October. There are still a lot of books”says Jean-François. The opportunity for some to say one last goodbye and others to support a local business for the last time.

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