Books-A-Million Signs Lease for Kansas City, MO Store

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAMM) has signed a lease to open a new Books-A-Million in Kansas City, MO. The Kansas City store will be Books-A-Million’s fourth location in Missouri and one of more than 200 locations nationwide.

Books-A-Million’s entry into Kansas City showcases the persistent growth of Books-A-Million’s footprint as the bookseller builds on its success in the southeastern United States.

“RED Development, LLC is very pleased to bring Books-A-Million to Adam’s Dairy Landing. Books-A-Million will be a welcome addition to the project, the community and our ever-increasing tenant mix,” said Joanna Shawver, Director of Leasing for RED Development. “The Blue Springs area has been yearning for a major bookstore and we think Books-A-Million will more than fulfill that need.”

Books-A-Million’s stores average over 15,000 square feet and feature books, magazines, cards, gifts and collectibles. Specialty sections include:

• Faithpoint – featuring an immense selection of Bibles, Christian living and Christian fiction books.
• Kids-A-Million – featuring children’s books, learning resources, toys and games that appeal to children, parents, teachers and librarians.
• Joe Muggs Café – a coffee and espresso bar complete with comfortable café seating and decadent snacks.

The Kansas City Books-A-Million will be part of Adams’ Dairy Landing in Blue Springs, located at the intersection of Adam’s Dairy Parkway and I-70. Adam’s Dairy Landing is managed by Kansas City-based RED Development.

For more information about Books-A-Million locations or to join the Millionaire’s Club and receive 40 percent off bestsellers, go to http://www.booksamillion.com.

About Books-A-Million, Inc

Books-A-Million is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates more than 200 stores in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates two distinct store formats, including large superstores operating under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co., and traditional bookstores operating under the name Bookland. The Company’s wholesale operations include American Wholesale Book Company and Book$mart, both based in Florence, Alabama. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.booksamillioninc.com.