"Traditional bookstores" refer to physical stores that sell books, where people can browse through and buy books in person rather than online. Full definition
You keep more profit, have more control, and as a hybrid, you can still have your books in traditional bookstores as well as online. (givingavoicetothevoicelessbook.com)
The nature of reading books is changing: the closure of traditional bookstores indicates that paper book sales are in decline. (theconversation.com)
These events range from traditional bookstore signing events to events in other markets such as libraries, churches, and other high - traffic venues. (indiesunlimited.com)