Wi2026: Remainders Reimagined: Adding Value Beyond the Discount

Remainders don't have to mean compromise — they can be a powerful tool for boosting sales, enhancing discovery, and strengthening your store's identity. We'll dig into strategies for sourcing remainders that complement your frontlist, creating displays that highlight value without diluting your brand, and using remainder sales to attract new customers while delighting loyal ones. Along the way, we'll also discuss how to balance margins, manage inventory flow, and avoid common pitfalls that make remainders feel disconnected from your store's larger mission. You'll leave with practical, creative ideas to ensure remainders support your financial goals and your store's unique personality. This interactive session is in collaboration with Book Country Clearing House, one of the largest and oldest bargain book wholesalers in the world.   Recorded February 24, 2026 at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA.   Additional bookstore education resources can be found at www.bookweb.org.   Theme song by Constant Companion