Bookstore Sales Jump, Slightly, in April

Bookstore sales rose 1.8% in April, over the same period in 2016, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Bookstore revenue was $714 million for the month, compared to $701 for the same period a year ago. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Dropped 6.4% in November

The late year swoon in bookstore sales continued into November with sales down 6.4% from November 2016. November was the fourth consecutive month bookstore sales fell compared to the same month in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of Print Books Increased, Slightly, in 2017

Unit sales of print books rose 1.9% in 2017 at outlets that report to NDP BookScan. Units sold hit 687.2 million, up from 674.1 million in 2016. Since 2013, print unit sales are up 10.8%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christmas Week Sales Jump 7% Over 2016

Led by solid gains through the retail and club channel, unit sales of print books rose 7% this Christmas week over last year. 'The Getaway' remained the season's most popular book, while Rupi Kaur sold a combined 136,000 copies of her two books in the week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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October Bookstore Sales Fell 4.6%

The 4.6% decline in October bookstore sales from a year ago was the third consecutive month sales fell from the comparable month in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Fell Again in September

According preliminary figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau, bookstore sales declined 6.5% this September, compared to September 2016. The decline followed a 10.9% drop in bookstore sales in August. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Slip at EDC, But Profits Jump

Educational Development Corp., which has had explosive sales growth over the last two years, saw sales fall 6.6% in the second quarter ended August 31. Net income, however, tripled. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson raises profit forecast, PRH sales down 'slightly'

Pearson is expecting its full-year operating profit to come in at the top half of its forecast range, it revealed while giving its third quarter trading update.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Nine-Month Sales 'Down Slightly,' Pearson Says

Pearson attributed the small sales decline to what are now familiar trends--stable sales of print and audio offset by modest declines in ebook sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Dropped 10.9% in August

Bookstore sales in August were $1.39 billion, down from $1.56 billion a year ago, marking a 10.9% decline. Sales for the first eight months of the year were down 2.5%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: US Ebook Sales Slightly Up in May; Sourcebooks Signs With Gotham for Film, TV

First time in more than two years: the Association of American Publishers ' monthly StatShot report shows an increase in ebook sales in the US. The post Industry Notes: US Ebook Sales Slightly Up in May; Sourcebooks Signs With Gotham for Film, TV appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With No Harry Potter Bump, July 2017 Bookstore Sales Slipped 1.9%

While July sales last year were mightily padded by the release of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' which came out July 31, 2016, July 2017 saw no such blockbuster. Thanks in large part to this, July 2017 sales were down 1.9%, compared to the same time last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP Reports Downturn in Trade Sales for April 2017

Due to declining ebook sales and a major drop-off in mass market, sales of adult books and children's books were down in April. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite a Lift in Sales, B&NE Sees Losses Jump in Q1

The February 2017 acquisition of MBS was the major driver of a 48.7% jump in sales at Barnes & Noble Education in the quarter ended July 29. The net loss in the period, however, was $34.8 million, up from $27.9 million in fiscal 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Had Small Six-Month Gain

Bookstore sales increased 0.2% in the first half of 2017 over the comparable period in 2016, hitting $5.06 billion, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Pull Almost Even Through May

After a sluggish beginning to 2017, a three-month rally has made bookstore sales through the first five months of 2017 almost even with the comparable period in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Summer Sales in Bookstores By the Water

While summertime means vacations and a break from the normal routine for many people, it is the busiest time of the year for seasonal booksellers—especially when your store is near the Great Lakes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Sales Rebounded in March

After falling in the first two months of the year, compared to the same period in 2016, bookstore sales rose in March. They climbed 2.4%, to $725 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unit Sales Rose 3% at the End of April

At outlets that report to NPD BookScan, unit sales of print books were 3% higher in the week ended Apr. 30, 2017, than in the similar week in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Jump in Boom Year for U.K. Publishing

U.K. publishing sales rose 7% in 2016 over 2015, fueled by rising exports from a Brexit-weakened pound. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: April 26, 2017

NYU Bookstore changing management; Follett sued for unpaid overtime; How to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day around the country; plans for Authors for Indies Day in Canada; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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