Bookseller Group to oppose Amazon/TBD deal

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Tue, 19/07/2011 - 09:15 The Bookseller has added its voice to calls for Amazon's acquisition of The Book Depository (TBD) to be referred to the Competition Commission. The Office of Fair Trading's deadline for submissions about the merger ended at 5pm last night (18th July), and in its letter The Bookseller Group, publishers of The Bookseller, argues that if the merger goes ahead, Amazon could have an over-dominant share of the bookselling market which may ultimately affect customers' choice in books. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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