Are Foyles and Waterstones the same company?
Waterstones acquisition Foyles was bought by Waterstones for an undisclosed fee in September 2018; Waterstones is to retain the brand.
Is Foyles owned by Amazon?
Waterstones is buying the 115 year-old family-owned chain Foyles, saying the deal will help to “champion” real bookshops in the face of online rivals.
Who owns Foyles bookshop?
Waterstones
Waterstones has acquired the Foyles bookshops from the Foyle family. The fee has not been disclosed. The retailer has bought the Charing Cross Road flagship, Foyles’ three shops in London – Royal Festival Hall, Waterloo and Westfield Stratford – and shops in Bristol, Birmingham and Chelmsford.
Does Foyles do click and collect?
Click & Collect Simply reserve online and pay instore when you collect. , subject to availability. Please sign me up to the Foyles email newsletter.
Does Foyles bookshop still exist?
In 2018, after 115 years of independent bookselling, then-Chairman Christopher Foyle and the Board of Directors sold the company to Waterstones, under the steer of Managing Director James Daunt, with the proviso that the Foyles name must endure.
Can I use Waterstones gift card in Foyles?
No – we are unable to accept National Book Tokens on Waterstones.com. However, National Book Tokens can be used for payment over on Foyles.co.uk, our sister bookshop.
Do Foyles allow dogs?
One of the dog-friendly bookstores I love to visit with Argo is Foyles. Foyles’ store clerks are true dog lovers and always give Argo a lot of cuddles.
Who started Foyles bookshop?
William and Gilbert Foyle
1903 William and Gilbert Foyle, aged 17 and 18, launch a bookselling business from their kitchen table beginning with the sale of textbooks after failing their civil service exams. 1904 The brothers open their first store in Cecil Court, near Leicester Square, London.
Does Foyles sell second hand books?
Foyles has partnered with Monsoon Commerce to extend its online offer to include rare, second-hand and out-of-print books. The new partnership will allow Foyles website customers access to 14 million titles from sellers around the world.
How long do Foyles gift cards last?
24 consecutive months
If the Card is not used for 24 consecutive months, the Card will expire and any remaining balance will be deducted. What happens if I lose or damage my Card? Foyles cannot be held liable for lost, stolen or damaged cards. Please treat the card as cash.
Do Book Tokens expire?
Do National Book Tokens have an expiry date? If your National Book Tokens gift card (or e-Gift card) is not used for a period of 96 consecutive months, it will expire and you will not be able to use the value on it. It is our current policy to replace expired gift cards (conditions apply).
How big is Foyles?
37,000 square feet
With 37,000 square feet of retail space, spread across eight alternating foot-plates over four floors, it is the largest bookshop to have opened in the UK so far this century.
Does Foyles accept Waterstones vouchers?
Can you use Waterstones card in Foyles?
Does Amazon accept Book Tokens?
National Book Tokens gift cards cannot be redeemed on Amazon.
Which shops accept Book Tokens?
This includes Waterstones, WHSmith (excluding Travel outlets in stations and Airport locations), Blackwell’s, Easons, John Smith, Foyles, and local independent bookshops. Search for your nearest bookshop here.
How do I find out how much is left on my book token?
The easiest way to check the balance available on your National Book Tokens gift card or e-Gift card. Simply enter your gift card number and PIN.
Is Foyles an independent bookshop?
Enter 115 years of family-owned independent bookselling, turning that first kitchen table venture into a beloved, world-famous bookshop brand and the stuff of legend.
Where can I redeem Book Tokens?
National Book Tokens gift cards (and e-Gift cards) can be spent in bookshops across the UK and Ireland. This includes Waterstones, WHSmith (excluding Travel outlets in stations and Airport locations), Blackwell’s, Easons, John Smith, Foyles, and local independent bookshops.
Can I use National Book Tokens in Foyles?
National Book Tokens can be used to purchase any of the books on our website or in our stores. They cannot be used in the Foyles café.