World Bank Infoshop
| Company type | Non-profit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bookstore, Retail |
| Founded | 1 January 2000 |
| Defunct | 1 October 2016 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | Washington, D.C. |
| Owner | World Bank |
InfoShop, The World Bank
InfoShop was a non-profit bookstore located in Washington, D.C., operated by the World Bank. It focused on titles related to "economics and international development, current affairs, history, banking and finance," as well as travel guides, reference materials, and international fiction. The store also carried discounted and remaindered books.[1] Special pricing was extended to students and employees of government agencies, NGOs, or the World Bank itself.[2][3] Additionally, the bookstore offered children's literature, world music CDs, language learning resources, branded gifts, and stationery featuring the World Bank logo.[2]
Starting in 2005, InfoShop began hosting public events showcasing both emerging and internationally recognized authors.[1] In 2006, it became the initial venue for the beta launch of the Espresso Book Machine.[4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name By 2010, World Bank Publications—the publishing arm of the World Bank Group—was recouping approximately two-thirds of the bookstore’s operating expenses through sales. This was partly due to World Bank publications also being freely accessible online.[3]
In October 2012, as part of demonstrations targeting the World Bank along with corporations such as Verizon, Wells Fargo, and PNC Bank, protesters affiliated with Occupy D.C. blocked access to InfoShop’s entrance.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
After two decades of service, InfoShop ceased operations in October 2016.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
See also
- Politics and Prose, a bookstore located in Washington, D.C.
- Infoshop
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