A staff member surnamed Chen sits on an empty book stand yesterday at a Xinhua Bookstore outlet on Sichuan Road N. Chen worked for more than 30 years at the store, which closed on Monday due to continuing losses. The store had a history of more than 90 years. Many brick-andmortar bookstores have closed in the city due to the impact of online bookstores offering a wider choice, easy delivery and discounts, plus the move toward digital books. — Kou Cong