Xinhua
22 Apr 2025, 02:47 GMT+10
(250421) -- LONDON, April 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- James Daunt, the managing director of Waterstones, speaks during an interview at Waterstones' flagship store in London, Britain, on April 17, 2025. From high-end urban streets to picturesque suburbs, Waterstones stands as one of Britain's most iconic bookstore brands. Yet only a decade ago, it was on the brink of bankruptcy, squeezed by the menacing rise of e-reading. Its revival is largely credited to one man who remains steadfast in his mantra -- placing the right bookstore in the right place. (Xinhua/Li Ying) TO GO WITH Interview: Right bookstore in right place -- the success story of Waterstones
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