Want 227 years of business success? Take a page from Hatchards’ book
By Sylvie Kirsch Medill Reports LONDON — In London for only 36 hours, I had one must-stop on my itinerary: the winding black and green aisles of six-story 187 Piccadilly, home of Hatchards, the oldest bookstore in the city. Built on tradition and cache, Hatchards, a favorite of Oscar Wilde and King Charles, continues to […]
Are books back? Ask Gen Z.
By Sylvie Kirsch Medill Reports “On weekend mornings, I get up, make coffee, sit on my couch and read a paper book 99% of the time. And that’s a routine that’s so peaceful and amazing.” This isn’t the sentiment of a retired octogenarian but of 23-year-old Hayley Sanders, owner of the BookTok account @hayleyreadsalot. She’s […]
