Powell's Books

Powell's Books
IndustrySpecialty retail
Founded1971 (1971)
FounderWalter Powell
Headquarters,
United States
Number of locations
5
Key people
  • Emily Powell
  • Chase Powell
ProductsNew, used, and rare books, magazines, cards, and sidelines
Revenue$45 million (as of 2009)
Owner
  • Emily and Chase Powell (1971–1982)
  • Michael Powell (1982–2010)
  • Emily Powell (2010–present)
Number of employees
About 500 (as of 2010)
Websitewww.powells.com

Powell's Books is a chain of bookstores, based in Portland, Oregon. Their flagship store, dubbed Powell's City of Books, claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world.

In addition to Powell's City of Books, Powell's currently operates three other Portland area stores, as well as a satellite store in the town of Condon.