Booktopia 'eclipses expectations' as sales rise 35%

Revenue at Australian online book retailer Booktopia Group Limited has grown by 35% this year, soaring to $223.9m (£119m) from last year's $165.7m (£88m) and beating its forecasts for the full year to 30th June 2021.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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