Hannah Rimmer

Hannah Rimmer is a prominent figure in the bookselling industry, currently serving as the Bookshop Manager at Waterstones in Blackburn. She has been with Waterstones since September 2014, where she has developed a strong background in visual merchandising and customer service within the retail environment of bookselling.3

In her role, Rimmer has expressed enthusiasm for fostering a love of reading among local communities. She was notably involved in the opening of the new Waterstones store in Blackburn, which welcomed customers in late July 2023. During this launch, she emphasized the store's commitment to children's literature and community engagement, highlighting events such as a special appearance by "The Gruffalo" at the store's launch.124

Rimmer's leadership at Waterstones Blackburn reflects a broader trend within the company to revitalize high street bookshops post-pandemic, as evidenced by Waterstones' plans to open additional stores and their focus on tailoring each location to meet local needs.14