GRIPS CUSTOMERS & RESEARCH PARTNERS
Books across all genres including fiction, non-fiction, rare editions, textbooks, and audiobooks from various publishers.
99M
48M
1.5-2.0%
$100-200
20+
Independent Book's aggregate online sales across tracked retailers amounted to $1.37B in 2025, down 5-10% from the previous year. For 2026, revenue is expected to grow by 20-50%. This suggests a turnaround from last year's decline.
OVER TIME
Across tracked retailers in this industry, indexed revenue declined by 34% from Nov to Apr.
BY REVENUE
Share of industry revenue split across devices.
Desktop
66%
Mobile
34%
BY RETAILER
Conversion rate versus average order value across the leading retailers in this industry. Each labelled point links to that retailer; position shows relative performance — the upper-right quadrant pairs higher order values with stronger conversion.
Identify the top traffic channels driving growth across Independent Book retailers, and see how channel performance has shifted over time.
Evaluate Google search ad spend, ad clicks and cost-per-click across Independent Book retailers, with performance tracked over time.
Other
Book and Educational Resources
30+ retailers tracked
Online Bookstores
20+ retailers tracked
Discounted Book
20+ retailers tracked
Independent Bookstores and Literary
20+ retailers tracked
Media and Entertainment
20+ retailers tracked
Catholic Books and Educational Materials
20+ retailers tracked
Special Education Resources
15+ retailers tracked
