Bookworms may remain chair-bound

Malta’s leading bookshop chain, Agenda Bookshop, has announced the launch of its new website – www.Agendamalta.com.

In his address to the press at the official launch on Thursday, 22 July, Malcolm Miller, CEO, Miller Distributors Ltd, explained the convenience of using a locally trusted and respected brand. “There are many advantages of using a reliable local e-commerce site. Apart from price, where we are comparable and often cheaper than major international sites, we can think local and go that extra mile to ensure users really do get a good deal.”

After price, Maltese e-commerce users list convenience as their second preference. One often hears stories of having to go to the Post Office to collect an item – which to an extent defeats the convenience angle. Agendamalta.com offers a fast and free delivery to all addresses in Malta. “We will deliver after 4pm,  which is a time when you or a member of your family is likely to be at home. Failing handover, delivery will be made to one of the many options the customer indicates when ordering, for collection. Delivery is made within two to 15 working days, but we aim for and have so far achieved six days and, if in stock, we hit two days.”

According to statistics published by the MCA, an estimated 63% of Maltese online buyers prefer to purchase from companies they trust. Over half the purchases made online are done with security options, such a PayPal, or through secure sites. Agendamalta.com operates under the strictest international security structures, giving peace of mind to users that no card details or personal information is stored.

“Our policy is to carry as wide a range of titles as possible. Currently, over 1.5 million books in English and Maltese are available on our site. We pride ourselves in also being the largest site for Maltese titles and encourage even the smallest titles to join our listing. Agendamalta.com is committed to be the largest Maltese publications website."