Candice Chaplin, v-p and director of backlist sales at Penguin Random House, died of cancer on September 7 in Gladwyne, Pa. She was 53. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
In addition to a string of bestsellers, Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy cited strong gains in digital audio and backlist sales as keys to the “most successful year in Simon & Schuster's history.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sales at the Hachette Book Group rose 5.1% in the third quarter of 2018 over the same period a year ago, led by backlist sales and a number of good frontlist performances, including Sally Field’s 'In Pieces.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Strong digital audiobook and backlist sales have countered softer ebook and frontlist sales in this year's first financial quarter. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
HMH attributed the improved financial performance to strong frontlist, ebook and backlist sales. The publisher touted, in particular, sales of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' in speaking to its solid backlist and ebook numbers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
Could limiting the period for fixed book prices give a needed boost to backlist sales by allowing retailers to discount after the initial buying frenzy is over? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
In explaining the steep drop in Penguin Group USA’s profits for the first six months of 2012, CEO David Shanks said one important factor was the decline in backlist sales. Borders was an important customer for Penguin’s backlist, especially its classics line, so the collapse of the chain hurt... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]