Amazon's Stock Price Soars in Q1 2017

With an 18% increase in Amazon's stock price for Q1 2017 over Q1 2016, the tech giant leads the PW Stock Index. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oyster, a Netflix for books, will take on Amazon with new ebookstore

Oyster, the subscription ebook startup that has been slowly persuading publishers to embrace the Netflix model for books, has now ventured into the ebook retail business: On Wednesday, the... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oyster breaks out of its subscription shell, targets Amazon with ebook store

E-book subscription service Oyster has opened an online book store, a move that pits the young company against heavyweight Amazon.Oyster’s ebook store has the support of the top five publishers in the U.S. While Amazon also offers books from these publishers—Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan,... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon’s Bestselling Book is an Adult Coloring Book

To the surprise of many, the bestselling title at Amazon US is by Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford, whose adult coloring books are topping the charts. The post Amazon’s Bestselling Book is an Adult Coloring Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oyster, The "Spotify For Books," Is Taking On Amazon With E-Book Sales

Oyster, The "Spotify For Books," Is Taking On Amazon With E-Book Sales Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ‘Netflix for Books’ Just Invaded Amazon’s Turf

Oyster, which offers "all you can eat" access to 1 million books, is now taking on Amazon directly with individual book sales. The post The ‘Netflix for Books’ Just Invaded Amazon’s Turf appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colouring books for adults top Amazon bestseller list

Surge in popularity of genre attributed to ‘anti-stress’ benefits and nostalgiaThe bestselling title on Amazon in the US right now is not Harper Lee’s hugely anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman, or George RR Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, or even Zoella’s much-mocked but... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Livre's Nourry discusses Amazon and ebooks

Arnaud Nourry, the chairman and chief executive of Hachette Livre discusses the terms impasse with Amazon and the future for print and 'e' Hachette Livre will move into its new purpose-built offices in Vanves (on the outskirts of Paris) on April 7. Even though the new building is very elegant,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Stocks: March Performances

After the stock prices of all 13 companies on the Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose in February, there was much more of a split verdict in March, when prices rose at seven companies but fell at six. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon, Harper Talks Take a Turn

A 'Business Insider' story is seen by some as Amazon turning up the heat on HarperCollins over sales terms negotiations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is a Battle Between Amazon and HarperCollins Looming?

Business Insider, reports that the contract between Amazon and HarperCollins is close to expiring, and HC is balking at Amazon's current offer. The post Is a Battle Between Amazon and HarperCollins Looming? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins US in 'terms dispute' with Amazon

The ongoing terms negotiation between Amazon and HarperCollins in the US has been reported by Business Insider, the online newspaper that counts Amazon founder Jeff Bezos among its investors. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Purdue University sued over contract with Amazon

A US campus retailing group has filed a lawsuit against Purdue University in Indiana, claiming that it is withholding public information about its contract with Amazon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WHS revenues soar in Ireland

Revenues at WH Smith Ireland jumped 66% to €19.29m (£14.1m) in the year ending 31st August 2014 from €11.6m (£8.47m) for the same period the year before. The Irish Independent has seen accounts filed with the Companies Registration Office in Ireland, which shows that despite the revenue rise,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's dominance 'damages' progress

Amazon's position in the market is damaging progress in the book trade, according to the president of the Booksellers Association, Tim Walker. Speaking on a panel about publishing and technology at the Nielsen BookInsights conference yesterday (25th March), Walker said that Amazon's dominance... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new memoir from Julie Andrews expected in fall 2017 (+video)

The new memoir by Julie Andrews will reportedly cover the time period in which she starred in such films as 'The Sound of Music,' 'Mary Poppins,' and 'Victor/Victoria.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fixing Prices at IPA

A session on fixed book prices drew a large audience on the last day of the IPA Congress. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new memoir from Julie Andrews expected in fall 2017

The new memoir by Julie Andrews will reportedly cover the time period in which she starred in such films as 'The Sound of Music,' 'Mary Poppins,' and 'Victor/Victoria.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing France: How Will the French Respond?

The Amazon Publishing France had hired its first employee, Clément Monjou, who will start by publishing a pair of translations under the Crossing imprint. The post Amazon Publishing France: How Will the French Respond? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing expands to France

Amazon Publishing has expanded into France, internally hiring Clément Monjou, formerly of its Kindle and Appstore units.  The development of Amazon Publishing Europe has already seen the e-commerce giant set up publishing arms in the UK and Germany, while it has also advertised for positions in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EIBF submits evidence to EC enquiry into Amazon's taxes

The European Commission (EC) is committed to reporting the first results in its ongoing investigation into the legality of Amazon and Luxembourg’s tax arrangements in the next quarter, after the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF) submitted evidence to its inquiry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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