William & Mary Bookstore, which is operated by Barnes & Noble College, will relocate off campus to a new space in the Triangle Building at 601 Prince George St., Williamsburg, Va., ahead of the fall semester. The current bookstore will close in mid-June. After renovation, the new store will offer W&M merchandise and gifts, as well as a limited selection of trade books. Textbooks will be available to purchase or rent online through the bookstore website.
"The move reflects W&M Bookstore's continued adaptations to the sale and delivery of university textbooks and course materials while recognizing the value of in-person shopping for W&M merchandise and supplies," said Cindy Glavas, director of William & Mary Auxiliary Services.
Bookstore general manager Susan Lemerise added: "Though we know this location is a change for our customers, they can be assured that--no matter where we are located--we will continue to provide the same great service they have come to expect from their William & Mary Bookstore."
Michele Mixner DeWitt, Williamsburg's economic development director, noted that Prince George Street "has seen impressive growth and redevelopment over the past decade. The bookstore adds yet another attraction to bring people to that section of downtown Williamsburg and provides an opportunity to reimagine the space on Duke of Gloucester Street."