The academic distribution arm of bankrupt U.K. distributor of United Independent Distributors has been acquired by the publishing services provider Mare Nostrum Group. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
The closure of SPD, one of the last independent distributors remaining in the United States, is the latest blow to small presses looking for options to get their titles into bookstores and other accounts. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
In a deal that unites two of the largest independent distributors of self-published books, Draft2Digital has agreed to acquire Smashwords for an undisclosed price. The purchase is expected to be complete by March 1, at which time the combined company will operate under the Draft2Digital name. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
Independent Publishers Group has acquired U.K.-based United Independent Distributors. IPG CEO Joe Matthews called the deal a “game-changing acquisition,” and one that will make IPG one of the world’s largest book distributors for indie publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]