Thalia Bücher GmbH in the news

Frank Sambeth joins Thalia to lead strategic market and print-on-demand initiatives amid industry shifts including bookstore succession tools, acquisitions, niche openings, and shipping challenges.

Thalia bookstore in Düsseldorf hosted an immersive overnight Harry Potter fan event with themed activities, fan interactions, and exclusive experiences.

Thalia will close its Löbau bookstore by January 2026 due to lease expiration and proximity to better-performing stores, while retaining staff and leaving the town without a dedicated bookstore.

Frank Sambeth joins Thalia to lead strategic market development and new business initiatives in publishing and related sectors.

Dr. Frank Sambeth joins Thalia as Director for Strategic Market Development Books to lead publisher collaborations and print-on-demand growth.

Thalia will close its Chemnitz Vita-Center bookstore in 2025 due to space and economic issues but will keep other local stores open.

Thalia opened its 52nd bookstore in Vienna's Simmering center, focusing on family-oriented books and toys, creating jobs and a cultural hub.

Thalia has launched an online service to buy used books from customers, paying them with digital gift cards redeemable across its stores and platforms.

Thalia's Forum Hanau bookstore expanded and redesigned its space to enhance themed areas and customer comfort, including new zones for young adults and children.

Thalia is expanding its Kamp-Lintfort bookstore to a larger, more customer-friendly location with added amenities and product variety.

Thalia is relocating and expanding its Kamp-Lintfort bookstore to a nearby site with a focus on variety and a welcoming atmosphere.

Thalia introduces a digital used book buyback service to promote sustainability and meet growing demand for secondhand books.

Thalia launched a fully online used book buyback service paying customers with digital gift cards redeemable across its stores and platforms.

Thalia in Gotha offers 5 Euro vouchers to students excelling or improving in German grades as a reward for academic achievement.

Thalia has launched an online platform enabling customers to sell used books by scanning ISBNs and receiving digital gift cards after evaluation.

Thalia's Hamburg-Volksdorf store is closing for two weeks starting August 11 for renovations to improve layout and expand book selections, reopening August 25.

Thalia's Europark Salzburg bookstore has been modernized to offer a more open, themed, and experiential shopping environment, reinforcing its role as a key cultural and retail partner in the center.

Thalia's 2025 bestseller list features diverse top-selling books including fantasy, dystopian prequels, and coming-of-age stories, with no thrillers among them.

Thalia opened a renovated bookstore in Altenkirchen offering 15,000 books and local services, targeting young adults and continuing the legacy of the former 'Wäller Buchhandlung'.