Brick and Mortar

"Brick and mortar" is a slang phrase describing traditional retail businesses that sell products in a physical "brick and mortar" store. The term is often used in comparisons between digital businesses (such as Amazon) and "real world" business, such as Barnes & Noble.

TOC Stories Referencing Brick and Mortar

B&N Considering Borders Acquisition

When Borders announced its exploration of "strategic alternatives" in March, speculation marked Barnes & Noble as a possible suitor. The Wall Street Journal says B&N is taking that speculation seriously...

Amazon Growth Fuels Online's Book Market Share

Online retailers claim 21-30 percent of the consumer trade book market, according to two recent surveys. Publishers Weekly says much of this growth comes from Amazon: In discussing their...
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