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After a full remodeling that began on August 5, Books Inc.'s Laurel Village store in San Francisco is reopening today. The remodeling included a complete gutting, new carpet, painting inside and out, and all-new fixtures. "I think this is fastest we've ever remodeled or built out a store," CEO and president Michael Tucker said. "We have a pretty amazing staff."
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One of the oldest Books Inc. stores, the Laurel Village location opened in 1976 and was renovated in 1995. At 2,800 square feet, it's the smallest of Books Inc.'s 10 stores in the Bay Area. In the wealthy Presidio Heights neighborhood, it is the only location with a parking area and has traditionally sold more hardcovers than other Books Inc. stores. Its old fixtures didn't easily allow for sideline sales, so gifts sales were less than 2%--mainly the Itty Bitty Book Light and journals--while at other Books Inc. stores they account for 20%-25% of sales.
With the renovation, more gifts can be sold and events can be held (tables are now moveable). "It's open in the middle now," Tucker added. "The place looks great."