Cokesbury Bookstore on Broad River Road to Close

The local Cokesbury retail store on Broad River Road will close its doors on April 20.

Cokesbury offers a variety of Bibles, Christian music, books and other products.

The store's closing is part of the nationwide closure of Cokesbury stores that were announced last November. 

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Customers of Cokesbury will be served through its website, Cokesbury.com, and through its call center, according to a release. The company is also hiring more than 40 Cokesbury sales representatives who will work directly with customers at their churches and other ministry settings.

“Cokesbury has been serving for more than 200 years, and during that time has continuously adapted to the changing landscape affecting congregations and their leaders,” United Methodist Publishing House President and Publisher Neil Alexander said in a news release. “A shift toward all things digital and the convenience of placing orders at any time is the reality of Cokesbury today. It is difficult to see the closure of Cokesbury local stores, but doing so will allow us to make a greater investment in the ways of shopping with Cokesbury that customers increasingly prefer.” 

The website, CokesburyNext.com, was launched for customers to find more information on the closures and Cokesbury's future plans.

To place orders, customers can visit Cokesbury.com or call the Cokesbury Call Center at 1-800-672-1789.

The Broad River Road location is offering at least 30 percent off all merchandise in the store.