B&N Posted Loss of $125 Million on 6% Sales Drop in FY '18

Total sales at Barnes & Noble fell 6.0% in the fiscal year ended April 28, 2018, compared to fiscal 2017, and the retailer posted a net loss of $125.5 million last year, compared to net income of $22.0 million in fiscal 2017. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Third quarter revenue drop for Haynes

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[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: Corinne Mucha and the Post Break-Up Blues

In her first adult graphic novel in six years, Corinne Mucha addresses once again the subject of relationships, or, to be accurate, the "getting over it" part after a relationship's end. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NEA Awards $1.4 Million in Lit Grants

The National Endowment for the Arts plans to award $1.42 million to 56 U.S. literature nonprofits. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DC’s 2013 Direct Market Sales Show Slippage

A look at DC Comics periodical sales trends in 2013 shows strong titles at the top buoying some weaker titles at the bottom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Up to 18 roles to go at RHCP

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Multi-million-pound digital learning launch for Blackwell's

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DC Periodical Comics Now for Sale on Google Play

DC Entertainment’s list of serialized superhero comics will now be available for sale on Google Play along with digital editions of DC and Vertigo original graphic novels and collected editions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Sales Rose 1% in 2013

Total book sales rose 1.0% in 2013 over 2012, to $15.05 billion, at the 1,211 publishers that report results to the Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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People Integrates Celeb Social Posts Into New Vertical

Time Inc.’s People and WhoSay, a digital-only social magazine powered by the celebrities it features, have teamed to develop a new branding opportunity for stars and advertisers. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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UK digital download tax will cripple sales and damage the industry

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BAM 2013 Revenue Drops 5.5% to $470M

Despite improved performance in the fourth quarter, bookselling chain Books-A-Million reported a 5.5% decline in revenue to $470.2 million for the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014, down from the $498.4 million reported for the previous fiscal year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Despite Early Sales Slump, Comics Retailers Remain Upbeat

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Job Moves: March 18, 2014

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Correction: Open Road Not Liable for Millions in Damages

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At Orion Party, Publisher Praises E-sales to 179 Countries

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January Bookstore Sales Fell 6.9%

Bookstore sales fell 6.9% in January compared to a year ago, dropping to $1.75 billion, according to preliminary estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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