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Book Rack owner Karen Kropp closed the doors on her beloved Arcadia bookstore on Wednesday, amid a swarm of admiring customers. She's ready for a new chapter.
Even for businesses that have previously thrived in the state, restaurants and event venues have complained of the state's regulations hindering their ability to do business.
After decades in the community, a beloved bookstore is closing its doors for good, pushed out by the rising costs of living and working in Southern California. The Book Rack in Arcadia is a used bookstore that has been in operation for over 40 years. It’s among the rarer species of stores in the age […]
Owner Karen Kropp said it has become “harder and harder” to run a mom-and-pop shop.
A new report about a closing California bookstore noted how it's an example of elderly small business owners struggling with changing times and the post-COVID economy.