Arcadia, CA used bookstore The Book Rack closed after 40 years due to rising costs and online competition.

Beloved Arcadia, CA used bookstore, The Book Rack, closed after 40 years due to rising costs of living and doing business in California, dwindling sales from online competition, and pandemic impact on small businesses. Owner Karen Kropp plans to move in with her sister in Albuquerque, NM and donate unsold books to charity. The closure highlights challenges faced by small businesses in the expensive state.

February 27, 2024
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