Vroman’s Bookstore announced on social media that it will close its Hastings Ranch location in Pasadena, CA on May 12. The company has been in lease negotiations with the building owner since January, when owner Joel Sheldon announced his retirement and sale of the business. “We are disappointed to share with you that we were unable to reach an agreement with the property owner of Hastings Ranch that was sustainable, due to increasing occupancy expenses,” the store wrote on Twitter. They indicate that 12 employees are impacted by the change, and that they will “do everything we can to support […]