The Schuler Books store in Okemos, Mich., has fully reopened in its new, larger space in the Meridian Mall, where it moved directly across the hall from its old space. The move has added 6,000 square feet, allowing for a larger inventory, a large cafe/dining area, and a new event space.
Earlier this month, the store closed for 11 days, before reopening on Friday, February 14. Approximately 4,000 customers came to the store during the opening weekend. The Schuler Books team said the response from the community has been "overwhelmingly positive," and they thanked their customers for their support over the last 35 years. "We hope that this new, larger location will continue to be a place of gathering, community, and fun for many more years to come."
Schuler Books, which is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., and has additional locations in Ann Arbor and West Bloomfield, announced the move last March. After a Bed, Bath & Beyond store moved out, mall management approached the bookstore's owners with an opportunity to move into the vacated space.
A ribbon cutting and opening celebration is slated for March 28.