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How Private Equity Is Buying Up Independent Bookshops
Episode 91 of The Buyout Show explores a surprising new frontier in private equity roll-ups: independent bookstores. Lucas and Luna examine the numbers behind the trend, including how PE-backed platforms like Bookshop Capital have acquired over 40 local bookshops since 2024. They discuss the economics of indie bookstores, the cultural tension between local character and operational efficiency, and why some founders are choosing to sell. Luna pushes back on whether PE can preserve the soul of a beloved bookshop, while Lucas points to the hard data on margins and consolidation. Plus, the hosts…
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