Waterstones

We are the last remaining chain of specialist bookshops on the high street, and with more ways to read than ever, as well as competition from things like computer games and the sheer mass of information in the digital space, we are challenged with making our shops welcoming and interesting places to browse and explore, offering outstanding service, and an unrivalled array of bookshop events.

They are staffed with passionate, knowledgeable booksellers, selling the right range of books for the local market, and who are ready to recommend that book that you didn’t know you wanted.

The local aspect is hugely important to us, and the “one size fits all” approach is firmly in the past. No two Waterstones bookshops are the same, with each shop tailoring its range to reflect the trends and interests of their local market, as well as the big national bestsellers that are in demand across the country.