I've run into this with other big box bookstores around the country. (madgeniusclub.com)
Note: Don't get discouraged if big box bookstores turn you away; many are restricted by corporate policies from helping authors outside of publisher - arranged collaborations. (selfpublishingrelief.com)
It is my belief that the day of the large big box bookstores is over. (madgeniusclub.com)