Bookstore 101: How We Process Inventory

Ever wonder how indie bookstores receive and stock books? No?! I didn't either until I decided to open a bookstore! lol In this video, we unpack our weekly book shipment, scan new titles into our Shopify inventory management system, and show how we share the news each week on social media. It’s a real look at the book business. See how we keep Spineless Reads stocked and running in Williamsburg, VA! 📚 Check our website at: https://www.spinelessreads.com/ 📍 Come see us at our store in Williamsburg, VA: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V3TqcU67tJY6r... 4640 Casey Blvd, Unit 130, Williamsburg, VA 23188 📜 Subscribe to our Substack at: https://spinelessreads.substack.com/ What's in this video: 00:00 Intro 02:20 Shipping Label Data 02:45 Using Shopify POS for Inventory Intake 03:39 Unboxing the Weekly Book Shipment 05:41 Laying the Books Out for Social Media 08:21 Adding New Books to Shopify (Inventory Management) 11:20 Considerations for Larger Stores 12:23 The Mission: To Stock Books Readers Want, Rinse, Repeat Follow us on your preferred social media platform! Instagram:   / spineless_reads   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@SpinelessReads⁩ Facebook:   / 61559777343843   X: https://x.com/spinelessreads