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April 17, 2025By Erin Somers

Bookselling: New Owners For Watermark Books & Cafe

April 17, 2025By Erin Somers

Watermark Books & Cafe in Wichita, Kansas, has been sold to new owners after 30 years. Erin and Ryan Potter bought the store from longtime owner Sarah Bagby. The new owners said their goals are “to ensure a smooth transition,” “listening and learning to see how we can best support the staff,” and continuing the store’s legacy. The store was listed for $247,000, not including inventory of approximately $250,000. Erin Potter told the Wichita Eagle, “We’re going to lean on the staff a lot to continue to support the store in the day-to-day, but one of our goals is to […]

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