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There are xx businesses in the Book Stores industry in Canada, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Book stores sell a wide range of merchandise, including trade books, textbooks, magazines, mass-market paperbacks and religious books. These goods are purchased from domestic and international manufacturers and wholesalers. This industry excludes retailers that operate primarily as used merchandise stores or electronic shopping and mail-order houses.
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Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used Goods Stores in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Newsagents and Book Retailers in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Newspaper and Book Retailing in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Book Retailers in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Bookstores in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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There is 1,118 Book Stores in Canada businesses as of 2025, an decrease of -0.4% from 2024.
The number of Book Stores in Canada businesses has grown 0.5% per year on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
See our full analysis of the Book Stores in Canada to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
The Book Stores in Canada has low market share concentration and the largest business is Indigo Books & Music Inc..