THE Gaelic Books Council (GBC) has hailed a massive spike in online sales as Covid closures fuel a reading boom. Data from official book sales monitor Nielsen BookScan shows more than 200 million print books were purchased in the UK last year. The figure is equivalent to a 5.2% year-on-year increase. Now it s been confirmed that the spike in interest translated into a boost for Gaelic-language materials. The GBC revealed sales through its website www.gaelicbooks.org rocketed by a smashing 115% in 2020, compared with the previous 12 months. The charity says that rise was driven by the increasing interest in learning the language and by the success of new titles produced by independent Scottish publishers with grant funding it provided.
Chelsea-area tree farm sees boost in sales heading into stay-home holiday season
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
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LIMA TOWNSHIP – An annual tradition for many Michiganders is seeing a big boost this stay-at-home holiday season.
As the pandemic continues to rage in Michigan and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urges people to not have large gatherings, more people are planning on staying home this season. This is translating into higher sales at a one Washtenaw County tree farm.
Urquhart’s Tree Farm set record sales this season, serving up more than 2,500 pre-cut and U-pick holiday trees from its three fields in Lima Township near Chelsea.