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    Bookstore makeover

    A new chapter in the life of the university bookstore has been
    written. Over the summer, the bookstore underwent the first major
    renovation in a decade that has brought a new design meant to make the
    bookstore operate and look better.

    One of the largest misconceptions that students have is that the Quick
    Stop is gone. This is not the case, while it is no longer located in
    its own space; it has more linear space this year than it had before
    the renovations. Before the renovations, the store had 408 square
    feet, approximately 200 linear shelf feet; since the renovations, the
    space has been increased to 503 square feet, approximately 300 linear
    shelf feet, according to ndrew A. Tranquilli, the bookstore manager.
    The idea to remove the Quick Stop from its previous location next to
    the bookstore was made “from a design standpoint, it was not to
    necessarily eliminate it but instead to combine both retail areas for
    operational purposes and ease customer accessibility and navigation,”
    Tranquilli said.

    The overall square footage of merchandise in the store, including
    storage areas is 6, 102 square feet, 4,227 feet of which is exclusive
    to the selling floor. Approximately 30% of the store is dedicated to
    clothing and apparel.

    The last major bookstore renovation was made in 1991 with a few
    “minor” ones made in between, according to Tranquilli.
    In addition to changes made in the physical store, the web site of the
    bookstore was likewise reconstructed. On the bookstore web site,
    located at
    http://www.quinnipiac.bkstr.com, products can be purchased including
    books and software. There are also pictures of the university,
    special notices to customers and a featured item section. The site is
    updated primarily from the bookstore on campus. The current prices of
    products are updated weekly.

    All work was paid for by the bookstore. It is a private entity and
    not owned by the university. The cost of the renovations was not
    available at the time of the interview.

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