Books-A-Million, Inc. (Nasdaq: BAMM) today announced that it will collect donations to support The Salvation Army's Haitian relief efforts. Customers will be able to make donations at all Books-A-Million stores, as well as through the Company's website at www.booksamillion.com/helphaiti.
"Through the generosity of our customers, Books-A-Million was able to aid The Salvation Army's efforts in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The terrible tragedy in Haiti will once again place additional demands on their resources," said Clyde B. Anderson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Books-A-Million, Inc. "We believe that Americans want to help and we know there is no better way to contribute than to support the efforts of The Salvation Army."
The Salvation Army has had a presence in Haiti since 1950 and currently operates schools, clinics, a hospital, feeding programs and children's homes spread across two major facilities in Port au Prince, close to the epicenter of the earthquake and at other locations in the country.
About Books-A-Million, Inc
Books-A-Million is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates more than 200 stores in 22 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates large superstores under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co. and traditional bookstores operating under the name Bookland and Books-A-Million. 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 website at www.booksamillioninc.com.
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Jane Hoerner, 205-942-3737
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