Amazon will open physical bookstores in Chicago and Portland

Amazon has plans to open more physical bookstores, further expanding its brick-and-mortar store footprint. According to the Financial Times, Amazon spokeswoman Deborah Bass said yesterday that the retail giant is opening locations in Chicago and Portland, with the Chicago store due to open next year. That brings the total number of stores nationwide to five, including the already-opened location in Seattle, and planned shops in San Diego and New York City. Continue reading…