Books-A-Million to Open New Store in Merrillville

Heading into this year’s holiday season, Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ/:BAMM) shoppers in Merrillville will find all their favorite books, toys and tech in a new location.

In August, Books-A-Million’s new store in Merrillville’s Southlake Mall will offer the high-quality products and neighborly service which its customers have come to expect from their favorite local bookstore.

“Merrillville residents have shown constant support for their Books-A-Million since the store opened in 2011,” Books-A-Million District Manager Andy Anderson said. “This new site is a token of our dedication to serving the book lovers of this incredible community.”

Among the vast selection of best-sellers, books for kids and bargains, Books-A-Million is home for hundreds of toys, games and puzzles for all ages. It’s also the best place to pick up the NOOK HD+ and other entertainment accessories including Lifeproof smartphone protectors and Skullcandy earbuds.

“We know our Merrillville customers will enjoy everything we have planned for the new location,” said Jeff Skipper, Vice President of Marketing. “Books-A-Million is excited to be their go-to store for books, toys, tech and more for years to come.”

About Books-A-Million, Inc.

Books-A-Million, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates 258 stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates large superstores under the names Books-A-Million (BAM!), Books & Co. and 2nd & Charles and traditional bookstores operating under the names Bookland and Books-A-Million. Also included in the Company’s retail operations is the operation of Yogurt Mountain Holding, LLC, a retailer and franchisor of self-serve frozen yogurt stores with 43 locations. The Company also develops and manages commercial real estate investments through its subsidiary, Preferred Growth Properties. The common stock of Books-A-Million, Inc. is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol BAMM. For more information, visit the Company’s corporate website at www.booksamillioninc.com.

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