Bookshops buck Bank Holiday weekend spending trend

Footfall at shops across the UK fell over the Bank Holiday weekend, but several independent bookshops have reported an increase in sales, with more visitors than usual. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany: Strong Finish for Holiday Book Sales

After a slow start to Germany’s holiday book sales in 2015, shopping picked up during December and bookstores managed to finish slightly ahead. The post Germany: Strong Finish for Holiday Book Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Slightly Foxed bookshop to close

Slightly Foxed bookshop on London's Gloucester Road is to close at the end of the month due to “extortionate” rental rates. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson helps flooded UK bookshops

Flooded bookshops The Book Case in Hebden Bridge and The New Bookshop in Cockermouth are to receive a £5,000 grant each from the James Patterson fund. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookshop chain pulls controversial titles linked to missing Hong Kong publishers

A bookshop chain in Hong Kong has been pulling political titles from its shelves following the disappearances of five publishers, known for producing 'gossipy' books about China's political elite.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ABA Winter Institute 2016: A Look at Bookselling Trends

Over the past year, Peter Hildick-Smith, founder and CEO of the Codex Group, and Kristen McLean, director of new business development for Nielsen Book, have been following several industry developments that could well shape book sales going forward. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Print Book Sales Pop in 2015, Indie Bookshops Get a Boost

The Bookseller reports a jump in the average price of books in the UK last year, as well as a boost in print book sales — especially at indie bookstores. The post UK Print Book Sales Pop in 2015, Indie Bookshops Get a Boost appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trending Now: New Roles in Magazine Media

The rise of digital media has introduced new job functions to the magazine world—and triggered the demise of others. The post Trending Now: New Roles in Magazine Media appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie bookshops report Christmas sales boost

Independent bookshops have reported robust Christmas trading, with 72% saying sales increased on last year, reflecting a buoyant market for indie bookshops amid the best Christmas for physical book sales in five years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Comp Sales Rose at B&N

Comparable store sales rose 0.6% at Barnes & Noble over the nine-week holiday period that ended January 2, 2016. Excluding sales of Nook products, comp sales were up 1.6%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hong Kong bookshops pull politically sensitive titles after publishers vanish

Suspected abduction of five booksellers prompts fears of mounting self-censorship in face of mainland crackdown on ‘salacious’ publicationsOne of Hong Kong’s leading international bookshop chains has removed politically sensitive books from its shelves in the wake of the mysterious disappearance... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilson and Bragg to speak at Weekend Oxford Lit Festival

Jacqueline Wilson and Melvyn Bragg are among the names to speak at this year's FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the literary event and will bring together an array of speakers including authors David Baddiel, Liz Pichon, Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Flood-beating' bookshops share in 'the spirit of Christmas and of Cumbria'

Cumbria booksellers are open for business in spite of the area seeing three bouts of flooding in less than a month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Happy Holidays! Christmas Carols for the Book Industry

As our parting gift to you for 2015, Publishing Perspectives re-imagines several popular Christmas carols through the prism of the book business. The post Happy Holidays! Christmas Carols for the Book Industry appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former FT digital editor to direct new East London bookshop

A former Financial Times digital editor has been appointed as the director of a new East London bookshop which intends to target millennials. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany: Slow Start to Holiday Book Sales

Crucial holiday book sales in Germany have been low so far. We’re taking a closer look at Germany’s holiday spending behavior this year. The post Germany: Slow Start to Holiday Book Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Sales 2015: Picture Books and Middle Grade Top YA

Although retail sales over the Thanksgiving weekend often receive a lot of attention, the fourth quarter as a whole continues to be vital for independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Could online apps help save indie bookshops?

With fewer than 1,000 stores in the UK, a number of online initiatives are aiming to help shoppers find their way back to local independent bookshopsThe rise of online retailers and ebooks have had a devastating impact on the UK’s independent bookshops. According to the Booksellers Association,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Flooding wreaks havoc for bookshops

Bookshops have been forced to close and The New Bookshop in Cockermouth, Cumbria, has been badly damaged following severe flooding and weather disruptions caused by Storm Desmond. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coloring Books Drive Big Holiday Sales at Independent Booksellers

The enduring popularity of coloring books for adults and a successful Small Business Saturday got the holiday season off to a strong start for independent booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday books: Our 31 nonfiction picks

Entertainers share their secrets, scientists tell it like it is (and historians like it was), while Robert Reich and Bill O'Reilly dig in. Skip to: Entertainment | Current Affairs | History | Memoir/Bio | Science/Technology | Sports | Complete list Entertainment Unfaithful Music and Diasppearing... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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